List below includes ways to donate, call, and cope with the current unrest and take action against injustices.
Help us add to this list and contact us at [info@talkaboutdepression.org]
Places to donate:
George Floyd Memorial Fund
www.gofundme.com/f/georgefloyd
Black Visions Collective
Color of Change
Showing up for Racial Justice
Equal Justice Initiative
The Bail Project
Mental Health Resources:
TEXT “HELLO” to 741741 for a confidential chat with a trained crisis counselor
Call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) to get 24/7 support
Here are some accounts to follow for BIPOC mental health: (Mental Health America)
@thestevefund
@aakomaproject
@thisisdrkbeauty
@therapyforlatinx
@drkojosarfo
@therapyforblackgirls
@rwenshaun
@melaninandmentalhealth
@wernative
@minaa_b
@wellforculture
@decolonizingtherapy
Mayo Clinic on Trauma:
https://bit.ly/COPINGWITHTRAUMA
Jed Foundation Coping Tips:
There are a variety of mental health resources available for people of color, but we have provided a few examples below.
Please note: The resources included here are not endorsed by NAMI, and NAMI is not responsible for the content of or service provided by any of these resources.
Black Emotional and Mental Health Collective (BEAM)
Group aimed at removing the barriers that Black people experience getting access to or staying connected with emotional health care and healing. They do this through education, training, advocacy and the creative arts.
Limited and selective free mental health service opportunities for Black men.
Black Mental Health Alliance - (410) 338-2642
Provides information and resources and a “Find a Therapist” locator to connect with a culturally competent mental health professional.
Provides access to evidence-based information and resources about mental health and behavioral health topics from a Black perspective, as well as training opportunities for students and professionals.
Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation
BLHF has launched the COVID-19 Free Virtual Therapy Support Campaign to raise money for mental health services provided by licensed clinicians in our network. Individuals with life-changing stressors and anxiety related to the coronavirus will have the cost for up to five (5) individual sessions defrayed on a first come, first serve basis until all funds are committed or exhausted.
An initiative launched by Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. and NIMHD to raise awareness of the mental health challenges associated with depression and stress that affect African American men and families. Website offers an online toolkit that provides Omega Psi Phi Fraternity chapters with the materials needed to educate fellow fraternity brothers and community members on depression and stress in African American men.<
Ebony's Mental Health Resources by State
List of Black-owned and focused mental health resources by state as compiled by Ebony magazine.
Provides culturally sensitive self-care support and teletherapy for African American men and their families. Currently in pilot program available only to residents of MD, VA and DC. Residents of other states can join their waiting list and will be notified when Henry Health is available in their state.
Connects individuals with culturally competent clinicians committed to serving the mental health needs of Black & Latinx/Hispanic communities. Promotes the growth and healing of diverse communities through its website, online directory and events.
Provides information on promoting mental health and developing positive coping mechanisms through a podcast, online magazine and online discussion groups.
Contains readings on the importance of self care, mental health care, and healing for people of color and within activist movements.
Organization that provides mental wellness education, resource connection and community support for Black women.
Online space dedicated to encouraging the mental wellness of Black women and girls. Offers listing of mental health professionals across the country who provide high quality, culturally competent services to Black women and girls, an informational podcast and an online support community.
Online community for African American women to seek support.
Video on understanding the social determinants of health and toxic stress
Video on the social determinants of toxic stress, specifically race and ethnic toxic stress
Article on coping with anticipatory grief
Article on coping with traumatic stress
APA Best Practices on working with African American/Black patients
APA Mental Health Facts for African Americans (2017)
APA Stress & Trauma Toolkit for treating African Americans in a changing political and social environment
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Page on Achieving Health Equity – Information about why health equity matters and what you can do to help give everyone a fair shot at being as healthy as they can be.
Psych Hub Link To Information:
Early life racial discrimination linked to depression, accelerated aging:
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/09/190930161920.htm
Law Firms with 24/7 hotlines or chats:
New York, City 1(800)-747-4996 (Lernerandlerner.com)
Minnesota 1(888)-565-7597 (kohlandhart.com)
Houston 24/7 chat (edwardlawgroup.com)
Denver 24/7 chat (robinsonkardon.com)
Report Injustices:
Contact U.S. Civil Rights Division
(202) 514-3847
https://bit.ly/REPORTINJUSTICE
American Civil Liberties Union
(212) 549-2500