BIPOC Resources
We know that it's important to find someone who either "gets it" personally, or is at least open to understanding your unique needs. Below we highlight some mental & emotional health care resources that cater to BIPOC communities.
- African American Male Achievement is designed to dramatically improve academic and ultimately life outcomes for African American male students in Oakland.
- The Asian Pacific Islander Student Achievement (APISA) programs lift up the diverse API populations in Oakland for every student to thrive, achieve and succeed in OUSD.
- The Latino Student Achievement provides Latino students the academic, social, and emotional support they need to succeed in college, career, and life.
- BEAM Black Emotional Mental Health Resources: Journal prompts, self-care, and grounding practices.
- Therapy for Black Girls.
- Asian Mental Health Collective makes mental health easily available, approachable, and accessible to Asian communities worldwide.
- Ayana Therapy is a therapy matcher for POC.
- LatinxTherapy is a directory of LatinX & Spanish-speaking therapists to help you find the right therapist. The platform now also includes resources for undocumented individuals seeking mental health services.