Helpful Articles
Mind Body
Green
I think this is a really handy guide to understanding different types of therapy and ultimately, choosing what works for you.
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Dr. Carlos Gerena
Check out this article written by my brilliant and talented colleague, Dr. Carlos Gerena, on Navigating Culture and Sexuality: What Social Workers Need to Know.
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Resources for People in Crisis
Trans Lifeline
BlackLine
24/7 Text or Call Hotline. Peer support, counseling, witnessing and affirming the lived experiences through an LGBTQ+ Black Femme Lens.
callblackline.com, 1 (800) 604-5841
Crisis Text Line
The Trevor Project
Crisis intervention, suicide prevention and resources for LGBTQIA+ youth ages 13-24
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NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness)
National Suicide Prevention Hotline
A national network of local crisis centers set up to help you through your crisis. You can call or send a chat to a local crisis intervention specialist. Services are provided in Spanish and for people who are deaf/hard of hearing.
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https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/, 1800-273-8255
The National Domestic Violence Hotline
Support and resources for people surviving through domestic abuse.
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Thehotline.org, 1800-799-7233 or text “START” to 88788
LINKS
I am so glad that you are here, but I recognize that I may not be what you are looking for, or you may be looking for something additional.
Through the links page, I provide you with a directory of alternative supports for you to take advantage of.
Resources for Black People
Therapy for Black Girls
Dr. Joy Harden Bradford has created a space where Black women and girls can find resources and information that is fun, helpful and informative. She also hosts an awesome podcast by the same name which I highly recommend.
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Therapy for Black Men
Founded by Vladimire and Benjamin Calixte, Therapy For Black Men connects therapists and interested individuals.
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The Loveland Foundation
Founded by activist, writer and speaker Rachel Cargle, The Loveland Foundation helps link Black people, specifically women and girls, with resources and community.
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Innopsych
Dr. Charmain Jackman is a Harvard trained psychologist who started Innopsych to create a space for people of color (POC) to find therapists and resources. She also does workshops, lectures, and she created very cute and useful interactive mindfulness cards called “My Time to Thrive".
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Resources for LGBTQIA+ People
National Queer and Trans Therapists of Color Network
GLMA (Health Professionals Advancing LGBTQ Equality)
A national organization dedicated to serving LGBTQIA+ folks in a variety of physical, mental and emotional needs.
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The Association of LGBTQ+ Psychiatrists
A wealth of information and resources, AGLP works closely with The American Psychiatric Association (the APA).
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Resources for Latin-X People
Latin-X Therapists Action Network
A multicultural directory for helping Latin-X people find providers and community. Focused on social justice, mental health education and community building/healing.
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Latin-X Therapy
A directory of wellness tips, finding providers, courses and workshops and more.
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Faith-Based Resources
Institute For Muslim Mental Health
A directory focused on serving the Muslim community. They offer mentoring programs, continuing education courses for students and professionals, and host community events.
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Christian Counselor Directory
A directory aimed at helping Christian practitioners and community members find one another.
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