Mental Health

  • Black Mental Health Alliance

    • BMHA offers confidential referrals for those seeking mental health services using its database of culturally competent and patient-centered mental health practitioners and behavioral health specialists committed to serving Black communities. Persons seeking a therapist will contact BMHA either in person, over the phone or online. BMHA will quickly triage the person making the inquiry make connections that match the need. 

    • (410) 338-2642

    • https://blackmentalhealth.com/

  • Blackline

    • A 24-hour hotline geared towards the Black, Black LGBTQI, Brown, Native and Muslim community. Provides people with an anonymous and confidential avenue to report negative, physical, and inappropriate contact with police and vigilantes. Also provides immediate crisis counseling to those who are upset, need to talk with someone immediately, or are in distress. For each location in the country, referrals can be given when/if necessary.

    • 1 (800) 604-5841 (24/7)

  • SAMHSA’s National Helpline

  • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

    • Provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources, and best practices for professionals. The number is staffed by service providers throughout the country, and callers will be connected with someone who can give them referrals to local resources.