Minority Mental Health Awareness Month Resources 2022

Minority Mental Health Awareness Month is recognized nationwide to bring understanding of the mental health needs and experiences within BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) communities, and others who face disproportionate inequities in care, support or mental health services in this country. 

Whether you’re interested in learning more about the importance of mental wellness or would like to find treatment for a mental health condition, we’ve compiled a list of resources and information from groups including Mental Health America (MHA), Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA), and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health (OMH) below.

Mental Health Resources for Underrepresented Communities

For immediate help

If the situation is potentially life-threatening, get immediate emergency assistance by calling 911.

Accessible through 1‑800‑273‑TALK (8255) or Live Online Chat and features trained crisis workers are available to talk 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Your confidential and toll-free call goes to the nearest crisis center in the Lifeline national network. These centers provide crisis counseling and mental health referrals.

The SAMHSA National Helpline

Available at 1‑800‑662-HELP (1‑800‑662‑4357) and is a confidential, free, 24-hour-a-day, 365-day-a-year, information service, in English and Spanish, for individuals and family members facing mental health and/or substance use disorders. This service provides referrals to local treatment facilities, support groups, and community-based organizations. Callers can also order free publications and other information.