Mental Health Resources for Black Women & Women of Color
Therapy & Counseling Directories
These help women find therapists who understand their cultural experiences.
The Loveland Foundation
• Provides therapy vouchers for Black women and girls
• Helps cover the cost of 4–12 therapy sessions
• National access
The Loveland Foundation (The Zoe Report)
Therapy in Color
• Directory of therapists of color
• Focuses on culturally aware mental health care
Therapy in Color (aawellnessproject.org)
Inclusive Therapists
• Culturally responsive therapy for marginalized communities
• Offers telehealth therapy across the U.S.
Inclusive Therapists (The Zoe Report)
Black Mental Health Alliance
• Therapist referral database
• Educational resources and workshops
Black Mental Health Alliance (African American Wellness Project)
Organizations Focused on Black Women’s Healing
Black Girls Mental Health Foundation
• Therapy support for Black and Brown women
• Focus on maternal and postpartum mental health
• Scholarships and education programs
Black Girls Mental Health Foundation (bgmhfoundation.org)
Black Women’s Health Imperative
• Health education and advocacy for Black women
• Addresses mental health disparities
Black Women's Health Imperative (blackfamilysummit.org)
Resilient Black Women Inc.
• Counseling support and education programs
• Works to improve mental health access for Black women
Resilient Black Women Inc. (resilientblackwomen.org)
Community Healing & Wellness Spaces
Black Girl In Om
• Meditation, healing circles, and journaling programs
• Focus on emotional healing for Black women
Black Girl In Om (The Zoe Report)
BEAM (Black Emotional and Mental Health Collective)
• Connects people to Black therapists and healers
• Provides community healing training and resources
Black Emotional and Mental Health Collective (wordinblack.com)
The Nap Ministry
• Promotes rest as a form of healing and resistance
• Workshops and community wellness events
The Nap Ministry (PureWow)
Crisis & Immediate Support
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
• Call or text 988
• 24/7 crisis support nationwide
BlackLine
• Peer support line for Black, Indigenous, and people of color
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
• Support groups, education, and helpline
National Alliance on Mental Illness
Why These Resources Matter
Many Black women face unique mental health challenges including cultural stigma, systemic barriers, and lack of culturally competent therapists. Organizations like these work to close that gap and create safe spaces for healing and support.