Build Your Support Network

It takes a village. Check out resources below outside of UMass for academic networking and emotional support.

Networking for People of Color

The Association of Black Psychologists

• an organization aimed at liberation of the African Mind, empowerment of the African Character, and enlivenment and illumination of the African Spirit

• you could sign up for membership, see their resources, or go to their annual convention

• facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheABPsi/

• Twitter: @TheABPsi

Academic Support for People of Color

3 Modules about Academic Matters for Latinx Students

• Module 1. Academic Success, Advising and Technology. https://youtu.be/I7Rns-JACXc

• Module 2. Financial Aid Matters. https://youtu.be/N03CLfOk1zs

• Module 3. Emotional and Social Support at UMass Boston. https://youtu.be/hITZh3W_7eI

BIPOC Resources for Emotional Support

Henry Health

• • Organization providing self-care support and culturally sensitive teletherapy to BIPOC.

Latinx Therapy

• • bilingual podcast and directory about mental health issues in the Latinx community

Therapy for Black Men

• • A site dedicated to supporting black men to find mental health services. In addition, this site was created to help tip away the stigmatization associated with men of color regarding therapy in their communities at large.

Therapy for Black Girls

• • An online space dedicated to encouraging the mental wellness of Black women and girls.

Minding My Black Business

• • A Movement and podcast dedicated to the mental health of Black Entrepreneurs.

Liberate App

• • IOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/liberate-meditation/id1451620569

  • Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.zencompass.liberate&hl=en_US

  • A meditation & mindfulness application for BIPOC.

The Safe Place

• • IOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-safe-place/id1349460763

  • Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.he6ecb72aef1&hl=en_US

  • Providing mental health awareness, education and hope to the Black community.

Rest for Resistance

• • A grassroots trans-led organization with the mission of creating online and offline spaces for trans and queer people of color to practice being their whole selves.