The Mental Health Emergency Fund

The Mental Health Emergency Fund We exist to provide stipends to Baltimoreans who need financial access to mental health resources.

Today the application went live and we want you to be prepared to apply for the Rest & Joy Fund...only three (3) steps t...
08/28/2025

Today the application went live and we want you to be prepared to apply for the Rest & Joy Fund...only three (3) steps to accessing unrestricted funding to support the mental health, rest & joy of Black & Brown folks
The application is available on August 28 at 9:00am EST
STEP 1:
Check the eligibility...
This grant is not for everybody...you must be at least 18 years old, identify as a Black or Brown person, permanently reside in District of Columbia, Maryland or Virginia
STEP 2:
Sign-up to be notified...
We make it simple by sending the application to your inbox on August 28, 2025, but you gotta sign-up...visit the link in the bio or visit linktr.ee/collective365info and click on grants to sign-up to get the app sent to you (NOTE: If you don’t do step 2, you just gotta remember to check the website on or after August 28 to apply)
STEP 3:
Complete the application...
The application will take 5 minutes (or less). Please be prepared to pay $10 for the application fee and answer 13 questions (half of the questions or multiple choice). Payment is collected via PayPal, Apply & Google Pay, or credit card (application fee is tax deductible)
Got questions? email collective365info@gmail.com or drop them in the comments
The Rest & Joy Fund is brought to you by Collective 365 in collaboration with the Mental Health Emergency Fund

It’s Therapist Thursday!!Meet Jade Nesbitt, LCSW-C.Jade Marie Nesbitt, LCSW-C, is a licensed clinical social worker with...
08/21/2025

It’s Therapist Thursday!!

Meet Jade Nesbitt, LCSW-C.

Jade Marie Nesbitt, LCSW-C, is a licensed clinical social worker with a Master’s in Social Work from Morgan State University. As a 2018–2019 Annie E. Casey Foundation–Morgan State Urban Social Work Scholar, she has a strong foundation in community-based therapeutic interventions, with prior research exploring the impact of alternative therapies and the barriers to medication adherence among adults aged 45+ living with HIV.

Ms. Nesbitt provides therapy to adult women and transitional-age youth, offering a therapeutic space that is affirming, collaborative, and grounded in cultural humility. Her clinical approach is rooted in Afrocentric perspectives and integrates evidence-based modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), to support clients navigating anxiety, depression, identity development, and life transitions.

In addition to her clinical work, Ms. Nesbitt is passionate about disability justice and advancing equitable access in higher education for individuals of all abilities. She also brings a global lens to her practice through her involvement with STEAM Abroad Inc., having engaged in international service and education in Guatemala, El Salvador, South America, and Spain—experiences that enhance her culturally responsive care.

Outside of her clinical role, Ms. Nesbitt finds restoration in nature, enjoys transforming spaces, experimenting with new cuisines, and spending quality time with her dog.

If you would like to contact Rachel, please visit www.mentalhealthemergencyfund.org/therapy-directory, where you will find more information about her and the services she provides!

P.S. If you’re a therapist who serves clients in the Greater Baltimore area and want to be featured, email us through the button in our bio.

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Less than 6 hours left! Please continue to spread the word and give! 🫶🏾🙏🏾
08/08/2025

Less than 6 hours left! Please continue to spread the word and give! 🫶🏾🙏🏾

You can help someone feel seen. 🫶🏾Giving link in bio
08/08/2025

You can help someone feel seen. 🫶🏾
Giving link in bio

Today is CLLCTIVGIVE! Swipe to see all the initiatives you can support at The Mental Health Emergency Fund! Link in bio
08/08/2025

Today is CLLCTIVGIVE! Swipe to see all the initiatives you can support at The Mental Health Emergency Fund! Link in bio

This is OUR WHY!Donate to our CLLCTIVGIVE campaign between midnight-11:59 pm tomorrow, August 8th!•••
08/07/2025

This is OUR WHY!

Donate to our CLLCTIVGIVE campaign between midnight-11:59 pm tomorrow, August 8th!

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Get ready to sow a seed into the Rest and Joy Fund on August 8th for CLLCTIVGIVE 💜🦋We are giving UNRESTRICTED access to ...
08/07/2025

Get ready to sow a seed into the Rest and Joy Fund on August 8th for CLLCTIVGIVE 💜🦋

We are giving UNRESTRICTED access to sabbaticals, retreats, vacations, therapy, childcare, YOU NAME IT!

Applications go live later this month and we want the pot to be as large as possible.

If you’re a Black or Brown person residing in the DMV, this fund is FOR YOUUU

RAVENS FANS!! 💜😈We’re raffling off an official autographed photo of Kyle Hamilton for $5 to raise money for our fundra...
08/01/2025

RAVENS FANS!! 💜😈

We’re raffling off an official autographed photo of Kyle Hamilton for $5 to raise money for our fundraiser during Black Philanthropy Month.

The fundraiser starts today and ends on Friday, August 8th.

Visit our fundraising page and get your raffle ticket at the link in our bio.

Please share this post for greater reach! Thanks for your support!

Read from one of our volunteers about why she decided to donate to last year.“Volunteering with the Mental Health Eme...
07/29/2025



Read from one of our volunteers about why she decided to donate to last year.

“Volunteering with the Mental Health Emergency Fund has been one of the most meaningful experiences of my life. This nonprofit plays a vital role in the Baltimore community by helping individuals access therapy sessions they otherwise couldn’t afford due to financial hardship.

Through my time here, I’ve witnessed firsthand just how many people are struggling silently with mental health challenges, and how even a single therapy session can make a difference in someone’s journey toward healing.

The work this organization is doing isn’t just helpful—it’s life-changing. That’s why I made a personal donation last year. I wholeheartedly believe in its mission and feel proud to support a cause that truly uplifts and empowers people when they need it most. I believe in the work being done here and encourage others to support it. Every donation helps someone take a step towards healing.” - Rashawnda Mims

Help us reach our goal of $25,000 by donating at the link in our bio on August 8th!


We’re 2 weeks away from our biggest fundraiser of the year! Last year, with your help, we raised $16K in 24 hours!This y...
07/25/2025

We’re 2 weeks away from our biggest fundraiser of the year! Last year, with your help, we raised $16K in 24 hours!

This year our goal is $25K!

Save the date 08/08 and give to help our cause! 🫶🏾

The raffle is now closed. Congrats to our winners and !!All proceeds will go towards mental health stipends helping Bal...
07/04/2025

The raffle is now closed. Congrats to our winners and !!

All proceeds will go towards mental health stipends helping Baltimore youth in crisis 🙏🏾

Thank you for participating 🫶🏾

July is Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Month. Celebrate with us by equipping yourself with the tool...
07/01/2025

July is Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Month. Celebrate with us by equipping yourself with the tools to help youth in crisis.

Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, neighbors, health and human services workers, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or is in crisis.

Youth Mental Health First Aid is primarily designed for adults who regularly interact with young people. The course introduces common mental health challenges for youth, reviews typical adolescent development, and teaches a 5-step action plan for how to help young people in both crisis and non-crisis situations.

Topics covered include anxiety, depression, substance use, disorders in which psychosis may occur, disruptive behavior disorders (including AD/HD), and eating disorders.

Thanks to a grant from The Black Arts District, this event is FREE OF CHARGE!

Even if you can’t attend, please share this amazing opportunity with your networks.

Register today at the link in ’s bio or by visiting www.mentalhealthemergencyfund.org

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