If you are in a life-threatening situation, please use the following resources (U.S.):
National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255
National Suicide Prevention Online Chat
Crisis Text Line: Text “HOME” to 741741
For BIPOC communities:
The Social Impact Center's Cory Johnson Program for Post-Traumatic Healing: Free weekly trauma support programming held at Roxbury Presbyterian Church in Boston, open to all.
Inclusive Therapists: Virtual directory of culturally competent and social justice-oriented therapists; includes list of therapists currently offering reduced-fee teletherapy
Ayana: Online therapy for marginalized and intersectional communities
Melanin & Mental Health Directory: Virtual directory of culturally competent mental health clinicians for Black & Latinx/Hispanic communities
Shine: A self-care app founded by women of color
Talkspace Support Group: Free therapist-led support group for coping with racial trauma
Ethel’s Club: Paid membership-based virtual community with classes, live events and wellness resources for promoting wellbeing in people of color
Liberate: Free meditation app designed specifically for the BIPOC community and led by BIPOC teachers
Racial Trauma Guide: Virtual guide on coping with racial stressors and being an ally, developed by the EMPOWER (Engaging Minorities in Prevention Outreach Wellness Education & Research) Lab
For LGBTQIA+ BIPOC communities:
QTPoC Mental Health Practitioner Directory: Virtual directory of mental health practitioners across the country for queer and trans people of color, provided by the National Queer and Trans Therapists of Color Network
Asian Pride Project: A nonprofit organization that celebrates the journeys, triumphs and struggles of LGBTQ individuals and Asian and Pacific Islander (API) families and communities through the use of arts — film, video, photography and the written word — as a medium for social justice and advocacy.
GAPIMNY: Empowering queer and trans Asian Pacific Islanders.
For Black/African-American communities:
The Boris Henson Foundation: Provides free virtual therapy for Black Communities
Project LETS: Black peer crisis line
Black Mental Health Alliance: Virtual directory of culturally-competent and patient-centered licensed mental health professionals
BEAM Collective: Resources to find Black therapists
Blacks United in Recovery: This group is a Massachusetts-wide program.
The Loveland Foundation: Focused on Black women and girls
Therapy for Black Girls: Online space founded by Dr. Joy Bradford dedicated to encouraging the mental wellness of Black women and girls, including a free podcast aimed at making mental health topics accessible
Sister Afya Online Sister Support Group: Support group for learning from other women and learning life skills to improve mental well-being ($10/session fee but can contact booking@sistaafya.com if fee is prohibitive)
Therapy for Black Men Directory: Virtual directory of clinicians providing therapy for Black men
The Safe Place: Free smartphone app focused on psychoeducation and self-care for minority mental health, geared towards the Black community
For Latine/Latinx communities:
LatinX Therapy: Virtual directory of mental health providers for LatinX community
Therapy for LatinX: A database of therapists who either identify as LatinX or has worked closely with and understands the unique needs of the LatinX community. The website is also offered in Spanish.
NAMI’s Compartiendo Esperanza: A bilingual, 90-minute presentation that aims to increase mental health awareness and provides guidance on how to talk about mental health to decrease stigma.
For Asian/Asian-American communities:
Asian Mental Health Collective: Building a community for Asian mental health support
Asian, Pacific Islander, and South Asian American (APISAA) Therapist Directory: Virtual directory of APISAA mental health providers
Mustard Seed Generation: Dedicated to sparking dialogue around mental health in the Korean American community
South Asian Mental Health Initiative and Network: Strives to meet a wide variety of mental health needs of the South Asian Community in the United States
50 Free Anti-Racism and Mental Health Resources: A curated list of resources for mental health, anti-racist education, and professional development.
For Indigenous communities:
One Sky Center (503-970-7895): Provides resources and a “Find a Therapist” locator for treating mental health and substance use disorder within Indigenous communities.
StrongHearts Native HelpLine (844-762-8483): StrongHearts Native Helpline is a domestic violence and dating violence helpline for American Indians and Alaska Natives, offering culturally appropriate support daily from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. CT via phone and online chat. StrongHearts Native Helpline's one-on-one chat sessions with advocates can be accessed by clicking on the “Chat Now” icon at strongheartshelpline.org.
White Bison: Offers sobriety, recovery, addictions prevention, and wellness/Wellbriety learning resources to the Indigenous community nationwide