Maryland Department of Health
Suicide Prevention

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Mental Health Resources for the Black Community


Organizations that support and provide services for Black Mental Health: 

  • Black Emotional and Mental Health Collective (BEAM) is a training, movement-building, and grant-making organization dedicated to the healing, wellness, and liberation of Black and marginalized communities.
  • Black Girls Smile Inc. promotes positive mental health for young African American girls.​
  • Black Mental Health Alliance develops, promotes, and sponsors trusted, culturally relevant educational forums, trainings, and referral services that support the health and well-being of Black people and other vulnerable communities.
  • Black Mental Wellness provides access to evidence-based information and resources about mental health and behavioral health topics from a Black perspective, highlights and increases the diversity of mental health professionals, and decreases the mental health stigma in the Black community. (Instagram)
  • Brother You’re on My Mind is 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 Black men and families. The 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 Black men.
  • Inclusive Therapists aims to make the process of seeking therapy simpler and safer for all people, especially marginalized populations.
  • Live Another Day - Nationwide information on mental health and substance use resources and providers for People of Color. 
  • Melanin and Mental Health connects individuals with culturally competent clinicians committed to serving the mental health needs of Black & Latinx/Hispanic communities.
  • The Steve Fund is an organization focused on supporting the mental health and emotional well-being of young people of color.
  • Therapy for Black Girls is an online space dedicated to encouraging the mental wellness of Black women and girls. (Twitter | Facebook | Podcast)
  • Therapy for Black Men is a directory to help men of color in their search for a therapist.