July is BIPOC Mental Health Month, bringing awareness to the unique struggles that historically excluded groups face with regard to mental health in the U.S. It was originally established in 2008 in honor of Bebe Moore Campbell, an American author, journalist, teacher, and mental health advocate who tirelessly shed light on the mental health needs of the Black community. 

July is BIPOC Mental Health Month! It was established in honor of Bebe Moore Campbell, an American author, journalist, teacher, and advocate who tirelessly shed light on the mental health needs of the Black community. Share on X

To continue her work, Mental Health America develops a new public education campaign each year to address the mental health needs of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC). This year’s theme is Strength in Communities, highlighting alternative mental health supports created by and for BIPOC and queer and trans BIPOC. This focus on community-developed systems of support fills in the gaps that traditional systems overlook, especially when it comes to cultural and historical factors that impact BIPOC mental health. 

This year the theme of BIPOC Mental Health Month is Strength in Communities, highlighting alternative mental health supports created by and for BIPOC and queer and trans BIPOC. Share on X Here is a list of organizations and resources created by and for BIPOC to support mental health. #BIPOCMentalHealthMonth Share on X

Below is a list of BIPOC organizations, people and resources to support BIPOC mental health, expanding upon our list from last year: 

  • Mental Health America’s 2021 toolkit 
  • Latinx Therapy, destigmatizing mental health in Latinx community, includes bilingual podcast and national directory to find Latinx therapists 
  • Melanin & Mental Health, connects individuals with culturally competent clinicians committed to serving the mental health needs of Black and Latinx/Hispanic communities 
  • Rest for Resistance by QTPoc Mental Health 
  • We R Native, for Native Youth, by Native Youth 
  • Black Girls Smile, nonprofit encouraging positive mental health education, resources and support for young Black females 
  • Pretty Brown Girl, empowering Black and Brown girls while encouraging self-acceptance 
  • GirlTrek, largest public health nonprofit for African-American women and girls, encouraging walking as a practical first step to healthy living and reclaiming neighborhoods 
  • The Safe Place, free smartphone app focused on psychoeducation and self-care for minority mental health 
  • Liberate, free meditation app designed for and by BIPOC 
  • Balanced Black Girl, podcast featuring approachable health, self-care, personal development, and well-being advice from Black women wellness experts 
  • Black Female Therapists, the #1 lifestyle and empowerment platform for women of color 
  • Black Girl in Om, “creating space for Black women to breathe easy” 
  • OmNoire, a social wellness club for women of color 
  • Transparent Black Girl, “redefining the conversation around wellness for Black women” 
  • Joy Revolution, podcast on prioritizing joy in QTPOC communities 

  

 

Last year’s list: