BIPOC Community Resources
Therapy Funds & Directories
Finding a therapist who understands the intersection of cultural identity and neurotype is a common challenge. These organizations are dedicated to making that connection easier and more affordable.
Mental Health Liberation: This organization provides the BIPOC Therapy Fund to offer free, identity-affirming mental health services to Black, Indigenous, and People of Color. They specifically note their focus on multiply-marginalized identities, including the neurodivergent community.
The Loveland Foundation: Founded by Rachel Cargle, this fund provides financial assistance to Black women and girls seeking therapy.
Therapy for Black Girls: An online space and therapist directory dedicated to encouraging the mental wellness of Black women and girls.
Ground Breakers: A therapy directory specifically designed to connect BIPOC clients with culturally affirming BIPOC therapists, with a focus on trauma and EMDR.
National Queer & Trans Therapists of Color Network (NQTTCN): A healing justice organization with an interactive directory of QTBIPOC therapists and a mental health fund to provide financial assistance.
Community & Advocacy Organizations
These organizations provide education, support, and advocacy tailored to specific communities.
For the Black Community:
Autism in Black Inc.: A neurodivergent-led organization that provides culturally responsive education, advocacy training, and support for Black parents of children on the spectrum. They also host the “Autism in Black Podcast.
The Color of Autism Foundation: Founded to support African American families with children on the autism spectrum by providing culturally competent resources and advocating for early diagnosis.
Black Emotional and Mental Health Collective (BEAM): A collective of professionals and activists committed to the healing of Black communities, offering virtual support spaces and training.
For the Latinx/Hispanic Community:
Latinx Therapy: A bilingual platform that offers a national directory of culturally competent therapists, a podcast that works to destigmatize mental health, and curated wellness resources.
Hispanic Community Counseling Services (HCCS): A Latino-operated agency that works to create inclusive environments and celebrate neurodiversity within urban Hispanic communities.
For Indigenous Communities:
Positive Partnerships: This organization collaborates with First Nations families and communities in Australia to create culturally specific tools and resources, such as storyboards and “yarning cards,” to support young autistic people.
Weaving Colors (UNM Center for Development and Disability): A presentation series dedicated to discussing important topics on autism and how they are viewed and addressed in native culture.
Online Support Groups & Collectives
These groups offer peer support and a sense of community for individuals with intersecting identities.
Fireweed Collective: This group offers free, peer-led online support groups, including a “QTBIPOC (Queer and Trans Black, Indigenous, People of Color) Support Space” and a group specifically for “BIPOC Disabled/Chronically Ill/Neurodivergent Folks”.
Black Teens Talk: A peer support group for Black and Latinx teens (ages 13-19) to connect and share their experiences in a safe environment.
Online Communities & Social Media
Connect with affirming communities and advocates on social media for daily insights and support.
Therapist Neurodiversity Collective (Instagram & Facebook): An international collective of professionals dedicated to promoting neurodiversity-affirming practices and education.
Neurodivergent Rebel (Facebook Page): A page run by advocate Lyric Holmans, offering education and resources on neurodiversity from a lived-experience perspective.
Autistic Black Girl (Instagram): An account providing perspectives and raising awareness about the intersection of being Black and autistic.
Further Reading & Concepts
Decolonizing Therapy: This is a crucial concept that challenges the Eurocentric models of traditional psychology, which have historically pathologized the experiences of BIPOC and other marginalized communities. It recognizes the impact of systemic oppression and intergenerational trauma on mental health and seeks to integrate ancestral wisdom and cultural practices into the healing process. Dr. Jennifer Mullan is a key figure in this movement.
Our Philosophy & Approach to Mental Health
Resilient Mind Counseling Mission Statement
Here at Resilient Mind Counseling, we believe that you are the author of your own story.
At Resilient Mind Counseling, our mission is to foster a compassionate and inclusive healing environment that celebrates the uniqueness and resilience of every individual. We are unwavering in our commitment to supporting the LGBTQIA+ community, Neurodivergent individuals, and those from the BIPOC communities.
We work to build and bridge communities that welcome and affirm people to be their whole selves, honoring their multiple identities and lived experiences.
Our core values, anti-ableism, anti-racism, and inclusivity, are the cornerstones upon which our practice is built. We firmly believe in the power of empathy and understanding, and we strive to create a space where everyone feels affirmed, seen, valued, and understood.
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