Community Support Resources

• Findtreatment.gov is a free, confidential, and anonymous resource for people looking to find mental health and/or substance use treatment in the United States and its territories.
• SAMHSA’s National Helpline is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders. SAMHSA can be reached by calling 1-800-662-HELP (4357) or texting your zip code to 435748 (HELP4U).
• Psychology Today is a free resource that can help you locate a mental health provider in your area.

Communities of African and Black Descent

• AAKOMA Project builds the consciousness of youth of color and their caregivers on the recognition and importance of mental health. AAKOMA Project empowers youth and their families to seek help and manage mental health, and influences systems and services to receive and address the needs of youth of color and their families.
• BEAM – Black Virtual Wellness Directory helps people find a virtual Black therapist, doula, yoga teacher, mediator, and much more.
• Therapy for Black Girls is an online space dedicated to encouraging the mental wellness of Black women and girls.

Communities of Arab Descent

• Arab America Mental Health Association (AAMHA) is a youth-based advocacy organization that helps dismantle stigma around mental health within the Arab community and provides people with resources that guide them to help, including a directory of Arab therapists.

Communities of Asian and Pacific Islander Descent

• Asian Mental Health Collective aspires to make mental health services easily available, approachable, and accessible to Asian communities worldwide.
• South Asian Therapists is the largest South Asian mental health therapist and counseling community in the world, with a directory of hundreds of South Asian therapists, including Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Sri Lankan, Afghani, and Nepali heritage.
• Yellow Chair Collective (YCC) provides culturally relevant therapy for Asian Americans. YCC takes into account who you are as a person first and what is truly important to you.

Communities of Latine and Hispanic Descent

• Latinx Therapy is a national directory for Latinx therapists in private practice. Latinx Therapy works to destigmatize mental health in the Latinx community by providing a bilingual podcast, a national directory, and culturally grounded workshops and services.
• Latinx Therapists Action Network is a national network and online platform centering the healing of Latinx migrant people. They offer a directory of culturally grounded, Latinx mental health practitioners who offer therapy or other mental health services on a sliding scale.

Communities of Indigenous American Descent

• WeRNative is a comprehensive health resource for Native youth, by Native youth, providing content and stories about the topics that matter most to them. They strive to promote holistic health and growth in local communities and the nation at large.

Communities of Christian Faith

• Christian Mental Health Initiative (CMHI) is a faith-based organization that promotes mental health awareness and education within Christian communities. CMHI provides resources, training, and support to help reduce stigma around mental illness and encourage the use of therapy, medication, and other evidence-based treatments alongside faith practices. Their mission is to equip churches and individuals to better understand, respond to, and support mental health needs.

Communities of Jewish Faith

• The Jewish Community Mental Health Initiative (JCMHI) provides free, culturally informed mental health resources, evidence-based tools, and trauma-informed training designed to foster healing within the Jewish community. The platform offers access to over 25 weekly, clinician-led virtual support groups tailored to diverse affinity groups navigating identity-based stress and antisemitism. It serves as an essential hub for individuals, students, and professionals seeking emotional support and community connection.

Communities of Muslim Faith

• Institute for Muslim Mental Health (IMMH) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the mental health and well-being of Muslim communities through research, education, training, advocacy, and culturally responsive mental health resources. IMMH connects individuals with mental health professionals, offers educational programs and a therapist directory, and promotes mental health care that is both evidence-based and sensitive to Islamic values and traditions.

Communities of LGBTQ+ Individuals

• LGBTQ+ Healthcare Directory is a free, searchable database that helps LGBTQ+ individuals find affirming healthcare providers across the United States and Canada. The directory includes medical, mental health, and wellness professionals who have committed to providing inclusive, culturally responsive care, allowing users to search by location, specialty, and areas of expertise.

Communities of Neurodivergent Individuals

• Neurodivergent Practitioner Directory is a searchable database connecting individuals with neurodivergent-affirming mental health providers and coaches. The directory is designed to help autistic, ADHD, and otherwise neurodivergent individuals find professionals who understand their lived experiences without relying on pathologizing or behavioral-compliance frameworks.
• Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN) is a nonprofit organization run by and for autistic individuals that advocates for disability rights, policy change, and autistic self-determination. They provide extensive, plain-language educational resources, toolkits, and community advocacy guides designed to help autistic students navigate higher education, self-advocacy, and healthcare access.

Communities of College Students with Disabilities

• DREAM (Disability Rights, Education, Activism, and Mentoring) is a national, student-led organization specifically designed for higher education students with all types of disabilities. It provides online peer support networks, community spaces, and educational advocacy resources to help college students navigate campus life and manage the unique stresses of disabled student life.

Communities of International and Immigrant Descent

• Immigrants Rising provides individuals with a specialized Mental Health Connector that links them to psychological support, specialized coping toolkits, and virtual 6-week wellness support groups. Immigrants Rising is explicitly tailored to help undocumented students navigate systemic barriers, access inner resilience, and heal in safe, identity-affirming spaces.

If your community isn't represented, or you have a resource to recommend, please contact WCC Personal Counseling. Your input helps us build a more exhaustive resource for everyone.

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