Referral Network & Resources
There is so much mental health content out there it can sometimes feel overwhelming. Finding QUALITY mental health resources can be even more overwhelming, so I did the work for you. 👇🏼
RESOURCES SPECIALIZED BY &
FOR THE BLACK COMMUNITY
Therapy for Black Girls is an online space dedicated to encouraging the mental wellness of Black women and girls. They also offer a referral tool to find a therapist in your local community.
Therapy For Black Men is a directory to help men of color in their search for a therapist. Using the directory, men can search by therapist location and specialization. Searching by location, the results will include the therapists near you and will display their credentials, location, and the issues they treat.
Loveland Therapy Fund provides financial assistance to Black women and girls seeking therapy.
Black Female Therapists (BFT) is a lifestyle and empowerment platform for women of color. This platform was created to promote, inspire, and elevate other black female therapists and create a safe space for black mental health. Not only is it a place to connect but also a safe place for black women to discuss their mental health and wellness journey and learn new strategies to live a better life.
MENTAL HEALTH & SUBSTANCE USE SUPPORT
Mental Health & Opioids
“The Relationship Between Mental Health & Opioid Use Disorders”
Bicycle Health Article
”Health Equity in Opioid Dependency Treatment: Differences in Opioid Treatment for Black & Latino Patients”
Bicycle Health Suboxone Treatment
”Suboxone FAQS”
Mission: End Overdose is committed to preventing drug-related death through education, medical intervention, and public awareness. They connect communities with the necessary resources to fight chemical dependency.
Services Provided: Free opioid overdose response training with certification for professionals and the community
Services Provided: Access to safe injection supplies and education, needle exchange programs can reduce the risk of fatal overdose; reduce the risk and spread of HIV infection; reduce the risk and spread of Hepatitis C; connect people to long-term treatment and recovery.
LGBTQIA+ RESOURCES
Mission: To end suicide among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning young people.
Services Offered: Crisis services, peer support, public education, & advocacy.
Mission: Misterb&b is committed to creating a world that is accepting and non-judgmental; a welcoming world in which you can share the excitement of discovery, and create lifelong memories and friendships.
Services Offered: Similar to Airb&b (but not affiliated with), Misterb&b is specifically LGBTQIA+ welcoming accommodations while traveling worldwide.
RELATIONSHIPS
Mission: Nedra helps people create healthy relationships by teaching them how to implement boundaries. Her philosophy is that a lack of boundaries and assertiveness underlie most relationship issues, and feels her gift is helping people create healthy relationships with themselves and others.
A researched based approach to relationships, parenting, and more.
Disclaimer: I am utilizing my own psychotherapy platform to provide culturally competent resources, however, you are responsible for selecting the provider or treatment. I cannot accept responsibility for any of the services provided by these or any other providers.