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Our the mission is to close the gap of historically marginalized groups from accessing mental health resources. We are here to be a trusted resource on your mental health journey. Take advantage of our 100% free resources and information on how you can be feel confident in your healing.
Our Mission
Mental Healthcare for all
With these pillars we believe we can close the gap between the systemic boundaries to mental health resource access to marginalized communities.
Community
Education
Wellness
"Representation is significant to those who are marginalized so that everyday people who identify within those communities do not feel alone."
Morayo olujumu, Founder
Mental Health Library
Our Mental Health Library is a resource for individuals to access free mental health resources and support. This is to not replace emergency services, if you are experiencing a crisis, please CALL 911 or the National Suicide Prevention Hotline 1-800-273-8255.
Mental Health Resource Library
General Support
Mental Health Library of free resources for everyone. This is to not replace emergency services, if you are experiencing a crisis, please CALL 911 or the National Suicide Prevention Hotline 1-800-273-8255.
100% free app for sleep, anxiety, and stress with more than 100,000 guided meditations available for users with teachers from across the world.
Website: https://insighttimer.com/
Centre for Interactive Mental Health Solution
This is a 100% free resource that provides an eight-week course to help anyone who wants to manage their depression. These self-guided courses are based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which has been long-known to be an effective treatment for depression.
Website: https://cimhs.com/
Mental Health Resource Library
Mental Disorders
Mental Health Library of free resources for anyone needing support with mental disorders. This is to not replace emergency services, if you are experiencing a crisis, please CALL 911 or the National Suicide Prevention Hotline 1-800-273-8255.
Schizophrenia and Related Disorders Alliance of America
You can also dial into its phone groups (855-640-8271) at 7 P.M. ET Sunday, Thursday and Friday with the pass code 88286491#.
Call: 855-640-8271
Website: https://www.sardaa.org/
The Adult Child of an Alcoholic
The Adult Children of Alcoholics World Service Organization maintains numerous support groups and hosts call-in and online sessions. You can access their directory of free support groups and other mental health resources on their website.
This website provides free educational resources on defining and living with anxiety disorder. Create your own profile at Anxiety Social Net to connect with people dealing with everything from social anxiety to agoraphobia.
Website: https://anxietysocialnet.com/
Eating Disorder Hope – Support Group
This website provides free educational resources and a support group directory for those who are yearning or overcoming an eating disorder.
Website: https://www.eatingdisorderhope.com/recovery/support-groups
Description: SAMHSA’s National Helpline is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders.
Call: 855-640-8271
Mental Health Resource Library
Parents
Mental Health Library of free resources for Parents. This is to not replace emergency services, if you are experiencing a crisis, please CALL 911 or the National Suicide Prevention Hotline 1-800-273-8255.
National Child and Maternal Health Educational Programs
This service includes 100% free mental health educational resources for mothers. It is available to download for free or order through the National Child and Maternal Health Educational Program.
Website: https://www.nichd.nih.gov/ncmhep/initiatives/moms-mental-health-matters/materials
Centre for Interactive Mental Health Solution
This is a 100% free resource that provides an eight-week course to help anyone who wants to manage their depression. These self-guided courses are based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which has been long-known to be an effective treatment for depression.
Website: https://cimhs.com/
Postpartum Support International – Support Group
This is a 100% free resource for parents provided by the Postpartum Support International (PSI). You can find over 20+ different support groups and they are all up to 90 minutes long.
Website: https://www.nichd.nih.gov/ncmhep/initiatives/moms-mental-health-matters/materials
Postpartum Support International – Chat with an Expert
This is a 100% free resource for parents provided by the Postpartum Support International (PSI). During these sessions you can connect with other moms and talk with a PSI expert about resources, symptoms, options and general information about perinatal mood and anxiety disorders from the privacy of your own phone. First Mondays for Dads and every Wednesday for Moms, facilitated by PSI Professionals.
Website: https://www.postpartum.net/get-help/chat-with-an-expert/
Postpartum Progress – Support Group
This is a 100% free resource for parents seeking mental health support during their postpartum journey. Postpartum Progress has provided a directory of mental health support groups for parents on their website for the US and Canada.
Website: https://postpartumprogress.com/ppd-support-groups-in-the-u-s-canada
Black Girls Smile – Parent Hotline
A hotline resource for Black Parents in need.
Call: 1-(800)-840-6537
Website: https://postpartumprogress.com/ppd-support-groups-in-the-u-s-canada
Description: SAMHSA’s National Helpline is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders.
Call: 855-640-8271
National Maternal Mental Health Hotline
This service is a 100% free confidential hotline for pregnant and new moms with interpreter services in over 60 languages. This resource is available 24/7 and prides themselves on being inclusive and culturally sensitive.
Call: 1-833-943-5746
Website: https://mchb.hrsa.gov/national-maternal-mental-health-hotline
Mental Health Resource Library
Teens
Mental Health Library of free resources for Youth and Teens. This is to not replace emergency services, if you are experiencing a crisis, please CALL 911 or the National Suicide Prevention Hotline 1-800-273-8255.
This service provides counseling for parents and teens. They offer unlimited messaging, live chat, and video. Teen Counseling will be able to match you with a licensed professional and also offer financial aid for those who are qualified.
Library of resources to support mental health and emotional well-being of young people of color.
TEXT: “STEVE” to 741741 to connect with a trained crisis counselor 24/7
Website: https://www.stevefund.org/
Black Girls Smile – Youth Crisis Hotline
Black Girls Smile provides gender-responsive and culturally-affirming mental wellness education, resources, and support geared toward Black women and girls. This resource offers a library of information for mental health support and services.
Call: 1-(800)-488-4663
Website: https://www.blackgirlssmile.org/
Black Girls Smile – Teen Lifeline
Black Girls Smile provides gender-responsive and culturally-affirming mental wellness education, resources, and support geared toward Black women and girls. This resource offers a library of information for mental health support and services.
Call: 1-(800)-488-4663
Website: https://www.blackgirlssmile.org/
National hotline for youth and teens who identify within the LGBTQ+ community.
Call: 800-246-7743
Website: https://nqttcn.com/en/?fbclid=IwAR0dqlNteVNhdMRy0vn2dQBNVd1yztjlEhVMlyKDpZr25UTdB5OuTcnvZOQ
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Black + African
Mental Health Library of free resources for individuals in the Black and African community. This is to not replace emergency services, if you are experiencing a crisis, please CALL 911 or the National Suicide Prevention Hotline 1-800-273-8255.
This is a free resource that is available on a first come, first serve basis offering 8 free therapy sessions for Black men.
Website: https://blackmenheal.org/open-enrollment-which-will-begin-in-march-2023/
This resource is 100% free for Black individuals to find therapists and seek free therapy sessions. Submit online form for eligibility at https://www.freeblacktherapy.org/see .
Website: https://www.freeblacktherapy.org/
Black Girls Smile provides gender-responsive and culturally-affirming mental wellness education, resources, and support geared toward Black women and girls. This resource offers a library of information for mental health support and services.
Website: https://www.blackgirlssmile.org/
Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation
These programs are free for registered participants and offer up to five (5) FREE mental health therapy sessions by licensed, culturally competent clinicians in our network. Enrollment is available on a first-come, first-serve basis until funds are exhausted.
Submit application here: https://borislhensonfoundation.org/release-trauma-survey/
Website: https://borislhensonfoundation.org/
Library of resources to support mental health and emotional well-being of young people of color.
TEXT: “STEVE” to 741741 to connect with a trained crisis counselor 24/7)
Website: https://www.stevefund.org/
Mental Health Resource Library
Asians + Pacific Islanders
Mental Health Library of free resources for individuals in the Asian + Pacific Islander community. This is to not replace emergency services, if you are experiencing a crisis, please CALL 911 or the National Suicide Prevention Hotline 1-800-273-8255.
Asian Mental Health Collective – Support Groups
AMHC offers community support groups led by Asian mental health professionals to provide a space for Asian-identifying individuals to connect with and seek support from other members. Each support group run for 8 weeks and there is no cost to attend these sessions.
Asian Mental Health Collective – Lotus Therapy Fund
This is a 100% free mental health resource for Asian individuals to have access to free therapy sessions. The selection process for this program operates on a needs-based and first-come, first-served basis. If chosen for AMHC’s Lotus Therapy Fund program, you will become part of a community of Asian individuals who will receive financial support for the equivalent of 8 therapy sessions in a given round. The goal of this program is to make psychotherapy as available, accessible, and approachable as possible to the Asian community.
This is a free resource for victims of gender-based violence to receive mental health support regardless of gender and sexual identities, ethnic, caste, class, and racial backgrounds. At Sakhi, they offer a safe and nonjudgmental space for you to connect with their trained advocates in eight South Asian languages.
Operating Hours Monday - Friday (10AM to 10PM)
Call: 1 (212) 868-6741
Text: 1 (305) 204-1809 (text only – calls cannot be received on this line)
Email: advocate@sakhi.org
Website: https://sakhi.org/get-help/
This is a free resource sponsored by NAMI New Jersey that supports families and individuals affected by mental illness through support groups, and referrals to bilingual and culturally competent mental health services. Offering translation services of different SAMHAJ staff and volunteers that speak Hindi, Kannada, Tamil, Gujarati, Konkani, and Marathi.
Mental Health Resource Library
Hispanic + Latinx
Mental Health Library of free resources for individuals in the Hispanic and Latinx community. This is to not replace emergency services, if you are experiencing a crisis, please CALL 911 or the National Suicide Prevention Hotline 1-800-273-8255.
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LGBTQ+
Mental Health Library of free resources for individuals in the LGBTQ+ community. This is to not replace emergency services, if you are experiencing a crisis, please CALL 911 or the National Suicide Prevention Hotline 1-800-273-8255.
This service provides counseling for people within the LGBTQ+ Community and offers unlimited messaging, live chat, and video. They will be able to match you with a licensed professional and also offer financial aid for those who are qualified.
Library of resources to support mental health and emotional well-being of young people of color.
Call: 1-866-488-7386
Text: "START" to 678678
DeHQ: LGBTQ Helpline for South Asians
National hotline for South Asians who identify within the LGBTQ+ community.
Call: 908-367-3374
Website: https://nqttcn.com/en/?fbclid=IwAR0dqlNteVNhdMRy0vn2dQBNVd1yztjlEhVMlyKDpZr25UTdB5OuTcnvZOQ
National hotline for individuals identify within the Transgender community.
Call: 877-565-8860
Website: https://nqttcn.com/en/?fbclid=IwAR0dqlNteVNhdMRy0vn2dQBNVd1yztjlEhVMlyKDpZr25UTdB5OuTcnvZOQ
National hotline for individuals who identify within the LGBTQ+ community.
Call: 888-843-4564
Website: https://nqttcn.com/en/?fbclid=IwAR0dqlNteVNhdMRy0vn2dQBNVd1yztjlEhVMlyKDpZr25UTdB5OuTcnvZOQ
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Colorful Convos Blog
Facetune vs. Body Dysmorphia
Does editing your photos have harm on your self perception and confidence? Hear more about the impact the age of social media and plastic surgery has on how we view natural bodies.
The Art of Thinking Limitless
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fAKE IT TIL YOU FEEL IT
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February 19, 2023
by Morayo Olujumu
In honor of National Eating Disorder Week, let’s talk about Body Dysmorphia!
I have battled with body dysmorphia for as long as I can remember. In this era of beauty, I have decided to stop editing my body in pictures. (I.E: Editing out my hip dips or hiding my stretch marks.) Here’s WHY:
Due to hyper consumption of social media, we have seen the normalization of plastic surgery and other forms of body enhancements. According to the American Society of Plastics Surgeons, cosmetic procedures have experienced a dramatic increase since the COVID-19 pandemic.
**𝐍𝐎𝐓𝐄: 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐨 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐧𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐨𝐫 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐬𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐲.
I’m all about people finding their confidence and feeling good about the skin that they're in. All of you guys are Hotties, and we all have our fair share of cosmetic enhancements (i.e. teeth whitening, keratin treatments, laser treatments, etc. However, the over consumption of surgically enhanced bodies has impacted the way we see natural bodies. Things such as hip dips, non-perky boobs, back rolls, cellulite, under eye bags, and so much more have been seen as undesirable and unkept. These are completely normal and there should be no shame tied to these "imperfections".
For those of you that struggle with your confidence or are battling with body dysmorphia, I encourage you all to please DO NOT EDIT YOUR BODY IN YOUR PICTURES. I promise you it does absolutely nothing for your healing. Trust me it’s tough and very enticing to transform the way you look to fit into the norm. However, you cannot heal from something that you refuse to accept. So post that damn picture with all of your temples decorations that makes you hot & unique.
If you need more support of your mental health journey, check out the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA).
TEXT or CALL (800)-931-2237.
May 24, 2022
by Morayo Olujumu
What would my life look like if I had let the false narratives distract me from my goals and purpose? I would have NEVER:
- Earned a cheerleading scholarship to a D1 University
- Started my own clothing line
- Competed at Miss California USA
I have struggled with negative body image and body dysmorphia for my whole life. Things such as the media and pop culture did not help with my healing journey. However, alot of the pressures to look a certain way came from my immediate connections. In addition, the external commentary on my body’s appearance didn’t make the journey easier. I was told:
“Your torn rotator cuffs will prevent you from moving forward in your cheerleading career.”
“No one would ever buy clothes from a designer with your body type.”
“Your leg deformity (bowed legs) will prevent you from moving far in your pageant journey.”
The gag is, the way people are going to project their own fears onto you is madness. As crazy as that commentary sounds, I had to overcome shutting out those false narratives and choosing a path of healing through radical self acceptance. I have accepted that I am worthy to accomplish anything and my body is not the limit— it’s the universe.
I challenge you to change the negative narratives you have toward your body and make a daily choice to see it’s true value. We see people with different body types and abilities accomplished amazing and unconventional things everyday. Whether you’re an athlete, dancer, model, etc. your body is worthy enough to accomplish anything and everything you dream of. Don't forget it.
March 7, 2022
by Morayo Olujumu
"Life Pro Tip: If you are not feeling confident today, fake it. Fake it until it feels real. Confidence is like a muscle, you have to train it everyday for it to grow stronger -- even if it's uncomfortable at first." -- Morayo Olujumu
My unpopular opinion I thought I’d share with the timeline. But hey, this method worked for me Rihanna, and Maddie too.
My confidence journey was absolutely not linear and a dramatic rollercoaster ride. If we're gonna be honest, no healing journey is liner. There are going to be constant up and downs. You just got to stay faithful in the ride. Even after months of therapy and detoxing from anything/everything that contributed to my lack of confidence, I still struggled.
It wasn’t until I learned that a part of having confidence was a choice. I made the choice everyday to go out into the world and radically accept myself — unapologetically.
One thing to remember when you start your healing journey is that, your therapist is NOT your fairy god mother who going to magically poof your negative self image away. However, they are your teachers/mentors who are there to guide you through that process, but you have to put in the daily effort. That effort for me was faking it until being confident became a habit.
So speak those positive affirmations every day, eat healthy, get a good 8 hours of rest, put yourself first in necessary situations, and treat yourself like the royalty you are. Becoming more confident in yourself throughout your healing journey is going to take you a long way. I challenge you all who have been struggling with your confidence lately, and fake it + practice it until you feel deep down you are that you are worthy, amazing, beautiful, & that girl (or babe).
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Confidently, A Black Pageant Girl
With exclusive interviews from former state pageant titleholders, we are exploring some of the challenges Black Women face in spaces where they are underrepresented. Guests interviews from Rebecca Edwards former Miss Washington Earth USA and Tianna Tuamoheloa former Miss Nevada USA.
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Confidently, Curvy
In honor of Celebrate Diversity Month, we are taking a deep dive into body positivity and finding confidence in your curves.
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Confidently, A Dark Skin Girl
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