07/10/2025
In July, we recognize and celebrate BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month by focusing conversations about mental health in communities of color. All care, including mental healthcare, must reflect the diverse experiences, cultures, and histories of those it serves.
This week, our clinician Claire writes: " As a therapist, it's essential to recognize the unique mental health challenges faced by BIPOC communities. Systemic racism, cultural stigma, and limited access to care can create barriers to wellness, but highlighting and addressing these issues is one of the first steps toward healing.
There are some resources that specifically cater to the mental health needs of BIPOC individuals:
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Texas: Offers resources, support, and advocacy for people of color. www.namimtx.org
The Black Mental Health Alliance: Provides cultural competence training, and support groups, and connects individuals to culturally sensitive therapists. www.bmhalliance.org
The Black Mental Health Initiative (BMHI): Offers culturally relevant mental health resources, education, and counseling for the Black community in Houston. www.bmhi.org
Mental Health America of Greater Houston: Provides support, education, and advocacy for mental health services, with a focus on underserved communities. www.mhahouston.org
The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD: Offers a variety of mental health services with specialists who are culturally sensitive to BIPOC needs. www.theharriscenter.org
Houston Asian American Health Coalition (HAAHC): Focuses on the mental health and wellness of the Asian-American community, offering counseling and support. www.haahc.org
Latino Health Access: Provides culturally competent mental health services for the Latino community in Houston, including counseling and wellness programs. www.latinohealthaccess.org
Healing begins when we acknowledge and support each other in a culturally aware space. Let's continue to break down the stigma and uplift BIPOC voices in mental health. 💙
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