Skip to content
Black wellness

Find help that’s right for you.

You deserve support that feels safe. This page connects you with Black-founded and operated resources and mental health experts.


Whether you need professional support or just a community that gets it, you can find help that works for you.

Call a helpline for support now

A black man with a beard and blue shirt smiles confidently at the camera.

Talk to someone

Speak with trained volunteers and peers 24/7. Get emotional support or crisis counseling, or report mistreatment in a judgment-free, confidential space.

A black woman resting her chin on her hand looks at the camera with a slight smile.

Find support

Find places you can call for support, organized by the Black Emotional and Mental Health Collective.

A person in a backwards hat with headphones around their neck smiling.

Get help safely

See a directory of different warmlines that offer emergency help without involving law enforcement.

Explore tools and groups

A mom and a dad with their children smiling.

County of San Diego Behavioral Health Services

Learn about specialty mental health and substance use services for adults and kids offered by County of San Diego Behavioral Health Services.

Man standing and smiling with his arms folded.

Black Emotional and Mental Health Collective

Learn about mental health, find tools you can use on your own, or listen to the podcast.

A woman smiling and holding an LGBTQ+ flag.

San Diego Black LGBTQ Coalition

Connect with support and discussion groups, community events, and more in a Black LGBTQ-friendly space.

A group of young adults posing for a photo.

The Steve Fund

With a focus on younger adults, The Steve Fund offers education, online communities, and tools for young men.

Get financial support for therapy

The Loveland Foundation: Financial Support

See a directory of places offering financial help for therapy for BIPOC communities.

Connect with a professional

The Loveland Foundation: Pocket Guide to Therapy

Get tips to help you find a therapist who feels safe and affirming.

A young black woman smiling with a pink background.

Therapy for Black Girls

Find a therapist or browse mental health resources, all focused on serving Black women and girls.

Psychology Today - Black Therapists in California Finder

Connect with Black mental health professionals in California.

Melanin & Mental Health: Therapist Directory

See a directory of Black therapists, counselors, and other resources.

DMHS: Provider Directory

Find mental health support that understands communities of color, organized by Deconstructing the Mental Health System.

Inclusive Therapists: Get Matched Now

Fill out a form and get connected with a local therapist or mental health provider with this free service.

Links are available in English. Some services may have translation available.