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The Black Women's Mental Health Institute

REDEFINING STRENGTH. EMBRACING WELLNESS. BUILDING COMMUNITY.

Who we are

​The Black Women's Mental Health Institute is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to building awareness of and support for

the mental and holistic well-being of Black women and girls.

300+

5000+

1500+

OUR IMPACT:

HOURS OF
FREE COUNSELING EACH MONTH

BLACK WOMEN & GIRLS SERVED

CLINICIANS TRAINED

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our vision

We envision a world where every Black woman and girl thrives in every dimension of wellness.

A message from our founder

DR. NADIA M. RICHARDSON

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CURRENT STATE OF BLACK WOMEN'S MENTAL HEALTH

44%

Of Black mothers report depressive symptoms at two weeks postpartum.

BETWEEN

2013&
2019

Suicide death rates among Black women and girls ages 15 to 24 doubled.

ONLY

1 IN 3

Black adults with mental illness receive treatment.

How we're making an impact.

The Black Women's Mental Health Institute 

is doing its part to remove barriers to care by offering free mental health counseling.

free mental health counseling

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NO MORE MARTYRS SISTERHOOD SUPPORT
Meetups

The BWMHI offers an array of community resources including our award-winning

No More Martyrs Sisterhood Support Meetups.  

CLINICIAN TRAINING

The BWMHI recognizes the need for culturally responsive mental health practitioners.  We support this effort by providing ongoing clinician training and support.

JOIN US

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Community Wellness 

Calling all teens, young adults, and adults!

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Join our Clinicians' in Training Psychoeducation Groups and take a step toward growth, connection, and restoration. 

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Click below for more information and to register. The groups are free to all participants.

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