Mental Health Support

While Health & Fitness can involve discussions of mental health, working with a licensed mental health practitioner is essential for fitness & wellness practitioners to stay in their scope of practice. 

Looking for online support? Here is a list of resources to explore! 

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7 Best Online Anxiety Groups 
Ranging from affordable, free & paid options 

The Loveland Foundation
"Loveland Foundation is committed to showing up for communities of color in unique and powerful ways, with a particular focus on Black women and girls. Our resources and initiatives are collaborative and they prioritize opportunity, access, validation, and healing. We are becoming the ones we’ve been waiting for."

Ethel's Club-- for Black, Brown and people of color to come together in community
"At Ethel's Club, we see our members as unique individuals that deserve care, celebration, and healing. We believe that when we’re given the tools to thrive as individuals, we create new worlds when we come together as a community. We’re dedicated to providing those tools to encourage healing, inspiration, and communal care."

Sista Afyah
"At Sista Afya Community Mental Wellness, we believe that together, Black women across the African Diaspora can sustain their mental wellness through connecting to resources and supporting one another."

Black Therapist Podcast
"Black Therapist Podcast is a podcast where we discuss the unique issues people of color face when dealing with mental health issues and mental health diagnosis. Our host in Author Psychotherapist Nikita Banks, LCSW who not only helps other people to develop mental wellness routines but in the podcast talks a lot about her own."

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If you are in a life threatening situation, do NOT use this site. Call the 24-hour National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1.800.273.8255. Your call will be routed to the crisis center near you. If your issue is an emergency, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.

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