If it was difficult to take a break before, it feels impossible in the midst of the current momentum of the ongoing movement against systemic racism. However, there is power in being able to take a pause as resilience is part of the resistance. Our experiences as Black people are varied and robust and because of this there is no one thing that will fit all. Take a moment to think about what you need in this moment to help calm your nervous system. This is a living list of resources to assist with creating or enhancing your resiliency.
Find a Therapist
Black Emotional And Mental Health Network (BEAM)
BEAM also has a Black Virtual Therapist Network
https://www.beam.community/bvtn
Inclusive Therapists
https://www.inclusivetherapists.com
Ayana Therapy
https://www.ayanatherapy.com/our-therapists
Therapy for Black Girls
https://therapy-for-black-girls.mn.co
Therapy for Black Men
https://therapyforblackmen.org
Therapy for Queer People of Color
https://therapyforqpoc.com/qpoc-therapist-directory-1#!directory
Psychology Today
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/psychiatrists/african-american
Wellness & Community
OM Noire
OMNoire is a wellness social community for women of color dedicated to living well from the inside out.
Ethel’s Club
Ethel’s Club creates healing spaces that center and celebrate people of color through conversation, wellness and creativity.
https://www.ethelsclub.com/about
Heal Haus
An inclusive space focused on holistic health and wellness. Committed to building a community that is dedicated to changing the stigma attached to healing.
Henry’s Health
Culturally sensitive self-care support and mental health services.
https://henry-health.com
Apps/Misc
Liberate
https://liberatemeditation.com
Shine
My Therapy Cards
https://www.mytherapycards.com/?r_done=1
Crisis Lines/Support
If you dial “911” for a mental health crisis, inform the operator at the beginning of the call that “This is a mental health emergency.”
ACCESS 24/7 / Psychiatric Mobile Response Team (PMRT) (800) 854-7771 (California)
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (800) 273-8255
Crisis Text Line: text HOME to 741741
National Domestic Violence Hotline (800) 799- SAFE (7233)
Child Protection Hotline (800) 540-4000
NAMI Helpline (800) 950-6264
Offers sympathy and support and can provide you information about resources in your community.
Trevor Project (866) 488-7386
A national 24-hour, toll free confidential suicide hotline for LGBTQ youth
Ujima (National Center on Violence Against Black Women in the Community)