Mental Health Resources for Black and African American Women
Therapy for Black Girls
Therapy for Black Girls is an online space dedicated to encouraging the mental wellness of Black women and girls. If you are experiencing a crisis and need to chat with someone, please text TRIBE to 741741 in the US to chat with someone at the Crisis Text Line.
The Safe Place
"The Safe Place" Is a Minority Mental Health App geared towards the Black Community. African Americans are 20% more likely to experience serious mental health problems than the rest of the general population. However, many black people still do not wish to seek professional help for their mental illnesses.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, Call or Text 988 or Chat 988lifeline.org
SAMHSA’s (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) National Helpline
Call 1-800-662-4357. SAMHSA’s National Helpline is a confidential, free, 24-hour-a-day, 365-day-a-year, information service, in English and Spanish, for individuals and family members facing mental and/or substance use disorders. This service provides referrals to local treatment facilities, support groups, and community-based organizations.
Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation
Taraji P. Henson, Founder
Let’s Talk! Resource Guide: A directory of mental health providers and programs serving the African American community. resourceguide.borishensonfoundation.org
Let’s Talk! Resource Guide: A directory of mental health providers and programs serving the African American community. resourceguide.borishensonfoundation.org