BIPOC Mental Health Resources
If you or your student is experiencing a Crisis...
...and experiencing suicidal thoughts or actions of self-harm please call Dane County Emergency Mental Health hotline at 608-280-2600.
*En Espanol: llama o texto 988
Behavioral Health Resource Center
The Behavioral Health Resource Center (BHRC) is a voluntary person and family centered service designed to help any Dane County resident seek assistance and access behavioral health services in Dane County, despite insurance status, financial status, age, identity, ability or legal status. The BHRC assists Dane County residents from all ages, backgrounds and walks of life. BHRC services are consumer led and consumer driven, meaning that the individual and family is the expert regarding their needs.
BHRC Specialists are available to help connect you to resources for your mental health and/or substance use needs.
The BHRC phone line is available Monday to Friday 7am to 7pm
Call the BHRC at (608) 267-2244
Email the BHRC at BHRC@countyofdane.com
BIPOC Mental Health
BIPOC Mental Health Resources New Hampshire
NAMI New Hampshire programs and supports are open to all individuals and families affected by mental illness and suicide. The mental health resources offer support specifically for our community members who are Black, Indigenous, and People of Color – information is also available for those working on meaningful BIPOC allyship.
Black Beautiful Mental Health
Racial trauma exacts a psychological and physiological toll on people of color, and those involved in the Movement for Black Lives are especially vulnerable to hourly personal, emotional, and physical racist attacks. Guided meditation is one way to assist in calming a heightened state of distress, affirming one’s value and humanity, and recentering with love for Black people.
A place for African-American women tending their souls while living each moment with intention and purpose.
First Nations Mental Health
Asain American Pacific Islander Mental Health
The Asian Mental Health Project aims to educate and empower Asian communities in seeking mental healthcare
Asian American Health Initiative Mental Health Resources
More Than Just Stress Photonovel available here
National Asian American Pacific Islander Mental Health Association
The mission of NAAPIMHA is to promote the mental health and well being of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders.
Latinx Mental Health
A 2001 Surgeon General’s report found that only 20% of Latinos with symptoms of a psychological disorder talk to a doctor about their concerns and only 10% contact a mental health specialist. Several stressors impact the mental health of Latinos, including job security, separation of families and deportations.
What being Hispanic and Latinx means in the us
Fernanda provides a first person account of identity--addressing stereotypes and assumptions, and inviting the audience to dig deeper into the Latinx experience in the United States. Fernanda addresses the role of Latinx people in shaping the culture, politics, and economy of the USA.
Latino students on why it's hard to talk about mental health
This story was produced by Maria Ruiz and Christopher Sarenana at Daniel Pearl Magnet High School in Lake Balboa, California with support from Connected Educator Adriana Charvira.
Related local station: PBS SoCal
The kids are not alright: The mental health crisis affecting latina teens
When it comes to mental health, Latina teens in the U.S. have disproportionately high rates of depression, anxiety, and suicide attempts compared to their male counterparts and white peers -- which is a big deal considering 1 in 4 Gen Zers in the U.S. are Latino.
VICE goes to Milwaukee to learn about some of the challenges facing this growing young population and delve into the experiences of two first-generation Latina teens as they grapple with their own mental health experiences.
