Addiction & Mental Health Support
For years, Black people have been forced to watch media coverage of their peers and loved ones being brutally killed. This trend experienced a severe incline during the first months of 2020. Almost a year later, there were a record 6 police killings in 24 hours, showing a terrifying increase in discrimination and hate. The collective anger, fear, and helplessness that Black people feel have a significant impact on their mental health. Now more than ever, we must prioritize mental health, self-care, and overall well-being.
In the United States, 13.4% of the population identifies as Black, and about 16% of those individuals struggle with mental illness. There are a variety of different causes of declining mental health within this community. One of the most critical causes comes from the overwhelming over-representation of Black people in the prison system. 40% of the prison population consists of Black and African American people. Not only are there not enough Black professionals providing mental health care, but there is not enough cultural support. These people have unique needs and resources are limited. Below is a compilation of different resources that are culturally specific to the needs of Black and African American people.
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