Identity-Based Resources
Check out these Identity Based Mental Health Resources! We have included apps, blogs, podcasts, etc., all specifically targeting BIPOC and LGBTQ+ individuals.
Virtual Directories
Looking for a therapist should not be a scavenger hunt! These Virtual Directories help you narrow down your search to find the perfect match for you.
"Find a Virtual Black therapist, doula, yoga teacher, mediator and much more."
This company is Deaf and Female owned. Because they want their practice to be collaborative, the website is easy to navigate.
Apps
Check out some of our favorite apps designed for the BIPOC Community! All available in the App Store and Google Play
A Minority Mental Health app that educates and raises more awareness on Mental Illness in the Black Community
Podcasts
Love listening to podcasts? These podcasts discuss the stigmas of mental health within BIPOC communities.
Therapy for Black Girls is an online space dedicated to encouraging the mental wellness of Black women and girls. Check out the weekly podcast here!
Let's Talk Bruh is a podcast on Black Masculinity. We have conversations on mental health/therapy, black male privilege, vulnerability, patriarchy's impact on black women, friendship, sex, and much more with a type of vulnerability rarely heard in the podcast space. Our conversations are designed to create a space where Black Men can have deeper conversations, vent, laugh, cry, celebrate each other, AND call each other for problematic behavior.
Misfortune Cookies (available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts)
Asians Do Therapy (available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts)
Check-out this website for five more minority based podcast including Hoodrat to Headwrap A Decolonized Podcast which works to dismantle white supremacy and provide sexual education in response to questions from listeners and All My Relations, a podcast hosted by two indigenous women who care about representations, and how Native peoples are represented in mainstream media.
"Black Public Media (BPM) develops, produces, funds and distributes media content about the African American and global Black experience."
Articles
Representation doesn't always have be shown on film! These articles, written by BIPOC for BIPOC, discuss the topics like what it's like to a Person of Color in white dominated spaces!
LGBTQ+ and Non-Binary
OSU is committed to supporting all members of our community. Check out CAPS transgender and non-binary resources below!
Check out the CAPS page for a list of LGBTQQIAA+ support groups. These change every term so be to keep up-dated on any changes.
Want more resources that may fit your needs! Check out this list of 55 Mental Health Resources for People of Color
Welcome to the Cultural Resource Centers! If you are interested in learning about any of our Cultural Centers, then click the any of the links below to learn more!
The centers provide support services to on-campus and online students, as well as opportunities for all members of the OSU community to learn about different cultures and communities in a safer environment.
In crisis? Use these numbers to receive the care you need!
The Steve Fund, an organization focused on supporting the mental health and emotional well-being of young people of color, has a 24/7 Crisis Text Line. Text STEVE to 741741 to connect with a culturally trained crisis counselor.
BlackLine is a crisis support phone and text line that focuses on supporting Black, Black LGBTQI+, Brown, Indigenous, and Muslim folx, but supports all regardless of identity. Call 1-800-604-5841 to receive support.
Other numbers to call or text include
TEXT "HOME to 741741 to reach the Cris Text Line
LGBTQIA+ Students TEXT "START" to 678678
Trevor Lifeline: (866) 488-7386
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-8255