It is imperative that we, as educators and allies, take care of ourselves so that we may effectively engage and lean into this important work.
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We are excited about a mindfulness Facebook livestream that helps raise self-awareness, de-stress, cultivate positive emotions, and find inner-peace during this trying time.
Available every Thursday at 7pm! https://www.facebook.com/ourevolvingminds/
If you do not have Facebook:
https://www.evolving-minds.org/guided-meditations
https://www.evolving-minds.org/apple-podcast
https://www.sswaa.org/copy-of-crisis-reponse-in-schools
The Disaster Distress Helpline, 1-800-985-5990, can provide immediate counseling to anyone who needs help in dealing with the many issues and problems that might arise from tragedy and traumatic events. The Helpline immediately connects callers to trained and caring professionals from the closest crisis counseling center in the nationwide network of centers. Helpline staff will provide confidential counseling, referrals, and other needed support services.
The Disaster Distress Helpline is a 24-hours-a-day, 7-days-a-week national hotline dedicated to providing disaster crisis counseling.
The toll-free Helpline is confidential and multilingual and available for those who are experiencing psychological distress as a result of natural or man-made disasters, incidents of mass violence, or any other tragedy affecting America's communities.
Texting service also is available to Spanish speakers. Text "Hablanos" to 66746 for 24/7 emotional support. TTY for Deaf/Hearing Impaired: 1-800-846-8517
Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation
Offering up to five free sessions to Black Americans who are dealing with life-altering stress and anxiety to the coronavirus.
Comprehensive list of mental health professionals that provide culturally competent services during COVID-19 and financial assistance for Black women and girls
The Well puts healing at the center of justice by creating accessible opportunities for healing including offering free coaching to Black parents and caregivers.
A mental health support social movement, to make sure clients, especially queer BIPOC folks, have access to resources that acknowledge the legacy of racism and the impact of multigenerational trauma
Indian Country ECHO, a collective of organizations that provide ECHOs serving indigenous communities, including COVID-19-focused resources.
South Asian Mental Health Initiative & Network
South Asian Mental Health Initiative and Network, SAMHIN, is a non-profit that addresses the mental health needs of the South Asian community in the U.S. Our goal is to decrease the stigma and shame associated with mental illness and offer resources for people who seek help.
Therapy for Black Girls Thrive Tribe
A community designed by Therapy for Black Girls for Black women, 18 and older, who are committed to becoming the best possible versions of themselves. This is designed to be a safe space for Black women.
The Association of Black Psychologists
The Association of Black Psychologists (ABPsi) is a professional association of African American psychologists founded in 1968 in San Francisco, with regional chapters throughout the United States. It publishes the Journal of Black Psychology. Its main offices are in Washington, D.C.
New York Association of Black Psychologists
The New York Chapter of the Association of Black Psychologists
Celebrating over 50 years of raising minds and spirits.
A space where those who hail from immigrant backgrounds-especially South Asians, first-gens, hyphenates, and women of color have a place to learn more about therapy and identity exploration.
QTPOC Mental Health is a grassroots trans-led organization with the stated mission of “creating online and offline spaces for trans & queer people of color to practice being their whole selves” founded by Dom Chatterjee.
QA community of mothers who have lost loved ones to gun violence
An organization that centers people most impacted by historic and current systems of oppression, offers grief circles informed by ancestral practices
A virtual community that connects, inspires, and uplifts Black folks as they navigate and negotiate raising Black children within the social and political context of the US
Black led and queer and trans centered organizing work
Women for Political Change (WFPC) Mutual Aid Fund
Direct financial aid for young women and trans and non binary folks, prioritizing BIPOC