Resources

Are you in crisis? Whether you're facing mental health struggles, emotional distress, alcohol or drug use concerns, or just need someone to talk to, 988 counselors are here for you. You are not alone. Text or call 988 or visit the website.

At The AAKOMA Project, we envision a world where EVERY child, teen, and young adult (inclusive of all points of diversity) feels the freedom to live unapologetically and authentically within an environment that allows them to rise and thrive.

The purpose of our study was to lay foundational groundwork for a critical analysis of the mental health needs and experiences of intersectional Youth and Young Adults of Color because this population of youth is too often overlooked.

NAMI Keystone Pennsylvania has put together a guide for the African American community that includes resources in Allegheny County.

BEAM is a national training, movement building, and grant making institution that is dedicated to the healing, wellness, and liberation of Black and marginalized communities.

To develop, promote and sponsor trusted culturally-relevant educational forums, trainings and referral services that support the health and well-being of Black people and their communities.

What happens at the intersection of mental health and one's experience as a member of the Black community? While the experience of being Black in America varies tremendously, there are shared cultural factors that play a role in helping define mental health and supporting well-being, resiliency and healing.

NAMI Sharing Hope is designed to introduce discussions on mental health and wellness through a three-part community conversation series grounded in the sharing of sacred stories and guided dialogue on mental wellness and support.

The goal of the Community Pulse Report is to keep track of a consistent set of indicators as a way of taking the pulse of our community during these difficult times and to further inform policy makers, nonprofit leaders, reporters, and the public in general.

A growing crisis in the mental health and well-being of Black youth has been described in this report. The suicide death rate among Black youth is increasing faster than that of any other racial/ethnic group, with Black youth under 13 years being twice as likely to die by suicide as their White counterparts

This research study explored the relationship between Black youth and mental health. We were specifically interested in gaining information about the present knowledge and beliefs of Black youth concerning mental illnesses and treatment methods - also known as their mental health literacy (MHL).