Student Services & Resources: Mental Health

The Mental Health Coalition Working together to end the devastating stigma surrounding today’s most prevalent public health crisis.

National Alliance on Mental Illness Grassroots mental health organization working to raise awareness and provide support and education to those in need.

The Steve Fund Focused on supporting the mental health and emotional well-being of young people of color.

Inclusive Therapists A social justice and liberation-oriented mental health directory, community, and resource hub.

The AAKOMA Project A non-profit dedicated to mental health empowerment, research, and advocacy for Youth and Young Adults of Color

Mental Health America Dedicated to mental health, well-being, and illness prevention.

Boris L. Henson Foundation Working to improve mental health in Black communities by building culturally-competent resources, programs, and education nationwide.

10 Resources to Support BIYOC during National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month

55 Mental Health Resources for People of Color

Mental Health Resources for Marginalized Communities

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Scroll down for resources for specific groups

BIPOC Mental Health Resources

The MHC Resource Library - BIPOC

• Find Treatment Links to treatment locators and telephone helplines from SAMHSA, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
• Resources for Help and Support Links from the CDC
• NYC Well App Library Apps and online tools to help you manage your health and emotional wellbeing
• The Mental Health Coalition Resource Library Find links by category
• National Maternal Mental Health Hotline provides 24/7, free, confidential support before, during, and after pregnancy. Call: 1-833-TLC-MAMA (1-833-852-6262)  Text: 833-852-6262

If you are overwhelmed with emotions like sadness, depression, anxiety, or feel you may want to harm yourself or others:

• Call 911

• Call 988 24/7 for free and confidential emotional support from the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

• Para acceder al apoyo en español, marque 988 y presione 2

• Lifeline Chat connects individuals with counselors for emotional support and other services via web chat

• Los servicios de texto y chat de 988 Lifeline ya están disponibles en español

For information only— NYSMDA does not endorse or recommend specific programs.