Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute (PPI) is proud to advocate for accessible, inclusive mental health care for all. With the information below, we aim to highlight mental health resources for Black people in central Pennsylvania.
The Association of Black Psychologists Family Care, Community Care and Self Care Tool Kit
abpsi.org
This tool kit is for the Black community, developed by and for people of African ancestry to comfort and inspire in these difficult times. It provides resources to help take care of yourself and each other, strengthening the shared sense of community for the journey ahead.
The Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation
borislhensonfoundation.org
The Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation’s mission is to create a new tradition of care for Black communities, clearing pathways that allow people of color to see what their lives look like on the other side of suffering.
Black Men Heal
blackmenheal.org
Black Men Heal is a nonprofit that provides free mental health treatment individual and group therapy to Men of Color. Their offering to the community is a safe space that provides the opportunity to heal from intergenerational trauma and systemic racism. We pair the men with therapists of color who can attend to their unique cultural experiences.
Black Mental Health Alliance
blackmentalhealth.com
The mission statement of the Black Mental Health Alliance is to develop, promote, and sponsor trusted and culturally relevant educational forums, trainings and referral services that support the health and well-being of Black people and their communities.
Black Women’s Health Alliance of Philadelphia
pbwha.org
The mission of the Black Women’s Health Alliance of Philadelphia is to improve health care outcomes and reduce health disparities for Black and other minority women and their families through advocacy, education, research and support services.
Steve Fund
stevefund.org
The Steve Fund works with colleges and universities, nonprofits, researchers, mental health experts, families and young people to promote programs and strategies that build understanding and assistance for the mental and emotional health of the nation’s young people of color.
Therapy for Black Girls Podcast
therapyforblackgirls.com
The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly chat about all things mental health, personal development and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible versions of ourselves.
If you’d like to learn more about the Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute’s approach to the Black community’s mental health, please do not hesitate to contact us by phone at 866-746-2496.
We’re committed to providing an inclusive, welcoming space where everyone can access the care and support they need.