Mental Health Resources
This page exists because support should not be hard to find. Whether you are in crisis right now, looking for a therapist who understands your world, or trying to figure out how to afford care, the resources below are a starting place. This list is updated regularly, but I encourage you to verify all information directly with each organization before reaching out.
If You Are in Crisis Right Now
These are free, confidential, and available around the clock. Please use them.
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Call or text 988 from anywhere in the United States. Available 24/7. This line connects you to a trained crisis counselor and is free, confidential, and available to everyone. You can also chat online at 988lifeline.org
Crisis Text Line Text HOME to 741741. Free, confidential, text-based crisis support available 24/7. If you are a Black girl or woman, you can also text SMILE to 741741 — this code helps identify that you may need culturally responsive support.
SAMHSA National Helpline Call 1-800-662-4357 (1-800-662-HELP). Free, confidential, 24/7. Treatment referral and information service for individuals and families facing mental health or substance use challenges. Available in English and Spanish. No insurance required.
Veterans Crisis Line Call 988 and press 1, text 838255, or chat at veteranscrisisline.net. Available 24/7 for veterans, service members, and their families.
Finding a Therapist
Directories for Black Women and Women of Color
Therapy for Black Girls A directory of therapists across the country who provide culturally competent services to Black women and girls. Free to search. Access the directory at therapyforblackgirls.com
Black Female Therapists A curated directory of Black female therapists available for individual sessions. Searchable by location and specialty. Visit blackfemaletherapists.com
Psychology Today Therapist Finder The largest therapist directory in the country. Search by insurance, specialty, location, and cultural background. Visit psychologytoday.com/us/therapists
National Queer and Trans Therapists of Color Network A healing justice organization that connects LGBTQ+ people of color with affirming mental health care. Visit nqttcn.com
Financial Assistance and Reduced-Cost Therapy
For Black Women Specifically
The Loveland Foundation — Therapy Fund Founded by Rachel Cargle in 2018, the Loveland Foundation provides financial assistance to cover the cost of therapy for Black women, Black girls, and Black non-binary individuals. Recipients receive vouchers for 4 to 12 sessions with a therapist from a curated network of culturally competent providers. Apply at thelovelandfoundation.org/therapy-fund
This is one of the most significant financial resources available specifically for Black women seeking therapy. I recommend it to clients who need support with cost.
For Anyone Who Needs Reduced-Cost Care
Open Path Collective A nonprofit network of licensed therapists who offer reduced-fee sessions to individuals who cannot afford standard rates. A one-time membership fee of $65 gives you access to sessions ranging from $30 to $70 per session. Available in person and virtually across the United States. Visit openpathcollective.org
SAMHSA Behavioral Health Treatment Locator A free, confidential service that helps you find substance use or mental health treatment facilities in your area. Visit findtreatment.gov or call 1-800-662-4357
Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) Community health centers that provide mental health services on a sliding scale based on income. Find one near you at findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov
Education and Community
These organizations offer education, community, and ongoing mental health support specifically for Black women and communities of color.
Mental Health America Offers mental health screening tools, education, and resources on Black and African American mental health. Visit mhanational.org
Anxiety and Depression Association of America — Black and African American Communities A dedicated resource hub on anxiety and depression in the Black community, including guidance on finding culturally competent providers. Visit adaa.org/find-help/by-demographics/Black-african-american-communities
A Note From Jennifer
These resources are shared because they may be helpful, not because I have a formal affiliation with any of them, and not because I receive any compensation for including them here. I encourage you to verify all information directly with each organization before reaching out, as details can change.
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