Mental Health Apps
Headspace
Headspace is a popular, science-backed app designed to improve mental wellness through guided meditation, mindfulness, and sleep tools.
Meditation
Family Resources
Oregon Youth Resource Map
BIPOC
Educational Material
Crisis Text Line
Free, 24/7 support via text message for people in crisis.
24/7
Mental Health America
Provides resources, screening tools, and support for mental health conditions.
Screening
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
24/7 free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Provides information and treatment referrals for mental health and substance use disorders.
Referrals
The Trevor Project
Support and crisis intervention for LGBTQ+ youth.
Crisis
Mental Health Professionals
Inclusive Therapists - Portland
Directory of Black and POC mental health professionals in Portland committed to racial justice, LGBTQIA+, and culturally responsive care for youth.
Directory
Life Guide Northwest
Treatment agency supporting specific needs of Black, Indigenous, and people of color youth and adults in the Pacific Northwest.
Holistic Healing Behavioral Healthcare
Portland-based practice offering mental health services, substance use support, and culturally specific care for Black youth and families.
Portland
All Tribes Mental Health Services
Portland-based practice helping BIPOC youth heal from oppression, discrimination, and historical trauma with culturally responsive therapy.
Trauma-Focused
Washington Counselors of Color Network
Network connecting Black youth and families with therapists of color throughout Washington state, including Seattle and Tacoma areas.
Statewide
Support Groups
NAMI Seattle BIPOC Support Group
Weekly peer-led support group for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color youth seeking mental health support and community connection.
Weekly
NAMI Multnomah Peer Support
Portland-based peer support groups for youth and adults living with mental health conditions, with culturally responsive facilitation.
Peer-Led
Urban League Healthy Black Minds
Seattle-based program empowering Black youth through community support, mental health education, and culturally specific healing spaces.
Community
The Root of Our Youth
Pacific Northwest organization centering the mental health and power-building of Black youth through peer support and community events.
Youth-Led
King County Black Community Support
Community connection and healing spaces for Black youth and families in the Seattle area, including peer support and wellness resources.
Local
Black Emotional and Mental Health Collective (BEAM)
Educational resources, training, and advocacy materials focused on emotional and mental health healing for Black youth and communities.
Training
The Steve Fund
Educational resources for young people of color including videos, podcasts, and mental health literacy tools designed for Black youth.
Youth-Focus
AAKOMA Project
African American Knowledge Optimized for Mindfully-Healthy Adolescents - tailored educational programs and resources for Black youth.
Adolescent
Black Mental Wellness
Culturally relevant educational resources about Black mental health, plus training opportunities for youth interested in mental health careers.
Career Path
Multnomah County Library - Black Wellness Resources
Curated collection of mental health resources, books, and materials destigmatizing Black mental health for youth and families in Portland.
Free
The Safe Place App
Free mental health app for Black youth ages 13+ with exercises to calm body, emotions, and thoughts, plus inspirational Black quotes.
Ages 13+
Shine App
Mental health app by BIPOC women featuring daily meditations, self-care courses, and virtual community. Best of 2020 by App Store.
Award Winner
Alkeme: Black Mental Health
Wellness app for Black community with curated courses, meditations from Black practitioners addressing trauma, racism, and microaggressions.
Black-Led
Liberate Meditation App
Meditation app specifically for communities of color with guided meditations and talks designed for the BIPOC youth experience.
Mental Health for Social Justice App
App by young Black creator offering journaling platform, AI chat support, and connection with licensed mental health professionals.
AI Chat
Black Girls Smile
Mental health initiative for Black women, girls, and families with workshops, therapy scholarships, and community outreach. Text SMILE to 741741.
Girls-Focus
Black Mental Health Alliance
Family-focused services including workshops, school-based support, fatherhood initiatives, and culturally-competent clinician referrals.
Workshops
NARA Northwest Family Services
Native American Rehabilitation Association with 11 Portland locations providing culturally appropriate family mental health services.
11 Locations
Cowlitz Tribal Health Seattle
Family counseling incorporating cultural events and therapeutic activities for Native and Black youth families in Seattle area.
Cultural
WA Therapy Fund Foundation
Foundation supporting Black youth and families with therapy funding, mental health education, and family wellness programs in Washington state.
Financial Aid
School Resources
Seattle School-Based Therapy Initiative
In-school therapy program pairing Black students with therapists of color who understand cultural and social dynamics.
In-School
Portland School Mental Health Programs
In-school therapy and mental health resources tailored to Black students in Portland-area schools with culturally responsive care.
District-Wide
Washington County School-Based Health Centers
Mental health professionals in school buildings connecting Black youth and families to appropriate mental health services.
On-Site
Lutheran Community Services Multicultural Counseling
School-partnered trauma-informed, culturally specific mental health services for Black and refugee youth in Portland-Vancouver area.
Trauma-Informed
Oregon School Mental Health Training
Training programs for school staff in trauma-informed care and mental health support specifically for Black students across Oregon.
Staff Training
