Mental Health Directories, Healing Collectives & Spiritual Centers
Many of these resources were graciously aggregated and originally shared by BYP100 in their Healing & Safety Support Resource List. If you’d like to contribute a resource to this list, please email martina@natalstories.com.
National
The Association of Black Psychologists - Therapist Resource Directory
This listing is comprised of Psychologists who are members of The Association of Black Psychologists who own and operate their own private practice business or are employed as therapists, and have elected to participate in this directory.
Melanin & Mental Health® connects individuals with culturally competent clinicians committed to serving the mental health needs of Black & Latinx/Hispanic communities. They also promote the growth and healing of our communities through their website, online directory, and monthly events.
This space was developed to present mental health topics in a way that feels more accessible and relevant. Use their directory to find a therapist, or connect to their community via their podcast and Facebook Group.
National Queer and Trans Therapists of Color Network
The National Queer and Trans Therapists of Color Network (NQTTCN) is a healing justice organization that actively works to transform mental health for queer and trans people of color in North America. Search their directory for practitioners.
SAMHSA (Substance Abuse & Mental Health Service Administration)
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is the agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation.
1-800-662-HELP (4357)
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness)
NAMI provides advocacy, education, support and public awareness so that all individuals and families affected by mental illness can build better lives.
1-800-950-NAMI (6264) M-F, 10am-6pm EST
24/7 Crisis Text Line: Text NAMI to 741-741
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance
The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals.
1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, & Transgender National Hotline
The LGBT National Help Line provides a safe space that is anonymous and confidential where callers can speak on many different issues and concerns including, but limited to, coming out issues, gender and/or sexuality identities, relationship concerns, bullying, workplace issues, HIV/AIDS anxiety, safer sex information, suicide, and much more.
1-888-843-4564
S.A.F.E. Alternatives - Self-harm behaviors
The S.A.F.E. Clinic provides outpatient services to adolescents and adults who engage in self-destructive, impulsive behaviors and have a desire to stop
800-366-8288
Harriet’s Apothecary is an intergenerational, healing village led by the brilliance and wisdom of Black Cis Women, Queer and Trans healers, artists, health professionals, magicians, activists and ancestors. They are committed to co-creating accessible, affordable, liberatory, all-body loving, all-gender honoring, community healing spaces that recognize, inspire, and deepen the healing genius of people who identify as Black, Indigenous and People of color and the allies that love us.
This Bridge Called Our Health (TBCOH) is a a Black queer femme-led digital publication, consulting practice, and community resource that promotes dialogues, creates discourse, and renders services around health, healing, and wellness through a trauma-informed, social justice lens
Therapist network
GoodTherapy.org offers a directory to help you in your search for a therapist. Using the directory, you can search by therapist location, specialization, gender, and age group treated. If you search by location, your results will include the therapists near you and will display their credentials, location, and the issues they treat.
Therapist network
Mental Wellness Information & Resources from Sista Afya
Includes tips on how to find mental wellness services in your area, strategies to pay for mental wellness services, apps you can use to track your progress, and hotlines to speak with someone about your challenges.
California
Oakland Center for Spiritual Living - Oakland
The Vision of Oakland Center for Spiritual Living is to joyfully reveal the Love and Oneness of God. We are a welcoming and inclusive spiritual community dedicated to individual transformation and collective growth. Our purpose is to love, inspire and serve our community and the world through education, music, prayer and play.
Illinois
Brave Space Alliance - Chicago
The first Black-led, trans-led LGBTQ Center located on the South Side of Chicago, dedicated to creating and providing for-us-by-us resources, programming, and services
Peace House - Englewood
Once abandoned and up for demolition, the Peace House now serves as a community center with 15 different programs from tutoring to yoga.
Sista Afya Community Mental Wellness - Chicago
Sista Afya’s mission is to sustain the mental wellness of Black women through building community, sharing information, and connecting Black women to quality mental wellness services. We believe that by making mental wellness simple, accessible, affordable, and centered around Black women's experiences, more people will get what they need to have a full, whole life.
North Carolina (Durham/Triangle)
Movement Based Healing/ Resources
Living Arts Collective: Community in Motion
Offers movement based classes, workshops, socials and performances
Jameela is an LGBTQ+ ally, non-monogamy/poly friendly tarot reader, yoga teacher, and writing and creative modalities facilitator.
Body Work (Reiki, Massage, Yoga) & Tarot Reading
Megan is a Black woman body worker who provides Swedish and mofacial massage, Somatic Meditation and practices, and biodynamic cardiovascular therapy.
Holistic body worker and massage therapist
Therapists
Adrienne Michelle with Radical Healing
Adrienne is an LGBTQ Couples and Family Therapist, who offers sex therapy, individual therapy, life coaching, career counseling, and more. Contact Adrienne Michelle at adrienne.michelle.mft@gmail.com.
Parker Hurley with Radical Healing
Parker is a Black trans man, who provides sliding scale pricing for services
Sara Yates with Mindful Collaboration
Sara offers individual therapy and specializes in mood and anxiety disorders. Contact Sara Yates directly at 423-281-4014 or syates542@gmail.com.
Shivani Chudasama with Carolina Partners
Shivani is a Queer, TGNC- affirming somatic therapist. Phone Shivani at 919-354-0830 Ext 527
Community Organizations
SpiritHouse uses culture, art and media to support the empowerment and transformation of communities most impacted by poverty, racism, gender inequity, criminalization and mass incarceration; through grassroots programs, cultural organizing and community collaborations.
LGBTQ Affirming Churches / Projects
Imani Metropolitan Community Church (MCC)
For more information visit
The Reformation Project—Advancing LGBTQ Inclusion in the Church
The Reformation Project challenges “traditional” interpretations of Christian scripture, and offers a leadership development cohort. Contact Leadership Development Cohort member Tsharre Sanders at tsharre.sanders@gmail.com.
New York
Open Center (New York, NY)
The New York Open Center offers educational programs to create positive transformation in individuals and the world.
Smartphone Apps & Technology
Liberate is the only meditation app by and for the Black, Indigenous, and People of Color community. It contains the largest free & centralized library of dharma talks and guided meditations from Teachers of Color.
BetterHelp is the convenient way to get professional help from licensed therapists and counselors online. With over 3000 trained, experienced and accredited counselors covering a wide range of areas – from depression and anxiety to family and couples therapy – it’s never been easier to receive personal, professional help when you need it. Associated with a cost for service.
Talkspace is an online and mobile therapy company where users have access to licensed therapists through the website or mobile app on iOS and Android. Associated with a cost for service.