Warm welcome! We’re so glad you’re here.
Since 2019, Inclusive Therapists has prioritized mental health care access for Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BI&POC). We make it simpler and safer for people with multiply-marginalized identities (e.g., 2SLGBTQIA+, Disabled, and Neurodivergent communities) to connect with culturally responsive, identity-affirming care.
The BIPOC Therapy Fund is our co-creation: providing free, quality mental health therapy to our communities. The Service-Providers are liberation-oriented, professionally licensed, BI&POC community members.
Therapy Funds are intended for first-time participants that do not have a therapist or mental healthcare provider. We invite you to visit our FAQ below to see the details.
Current Therapy Fund Cycle
We are centering Black Femmes, Women, and Nonbinary Beloved this current season. Kindly scroll down to see the updates.
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$125 provides 1 free therapy session. Each time we reach our fundraising goal ($45,000), we will open the next application cycle for 30 applicants.
Click here or scroll down to donate or fundraise today. We’re deeply grateful for your support!
$125 provides 1 free therapy session
- $500 = 4 sessions
- $1000 = 8 sessions
- $5000 = 40 sessions
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Mental Health Liberation
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BIPOC THERAPY FUND Updates
Process update: 11/14/2024
Warm welcome! Thank you for your interest in applying to the BIPOC Therapy Fund, centering Black Femmes, Women, and Nonbinary Beloved this season.
We prioritize applicants impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton, and continue to extend support to those impacted by the crises in Lebanon, Palestine, Congo, Sudan, Tigray, Haiti, Yemen, and other violently exploited regions.
The initial application phase is now closed.
Updates for applicants:
- Our team is currently connecting as many applicants with therapists as possible according to availability.
- We have emailed all applicants with an update on their application’s status. Kindly check your email, including spam folder (if you haven’t received it).
- Due to the vast number of applications received, we will not be able to connect every applicant with a therapist immediately. We are currently fundraising to open more spots. Our team will notify current applicants that have opted-in if a spot becomes available.
- We will continue to update this page, so feel free to check back on the progress.
If you missed this application cycle’s opening, we invite you to sign up for our newsletter at the bottom of this page to be notified when the next cycle opens up, thank you.
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In Solidartiy for collective Liberation & Healing
We understand the disappointment caused by the limited availability of spots, a circumstance beyond our control. (If it were up to us, funds would be unlimited for all!) This is a stark reminder of the immense need for free, accessible mental health care — far surpassing what our grassroots organization can address alone.
In addition to our programs, we persist in fundraising for future cycles, co-creating collective care resources, and advocating for systemic change. We will open the next application cycle once we reach our fundraising goal: $45,000.Â
We invite you to check out these other mental health funds, and hope that you are able to find the care that you need and deserve.
Warmly and with care, the Mental Health Liberation team
Application Support Will Be Available
When the application cycle is open, a number of spots will be reserved for Blind, Deaf, Disabled, Neurodivergent and novice computer-user applicants that need assistance to complete the application process. Applicants will be able to schedule a meeting with our care team for support.
Who is eligible to apply for this therapy fund?
This fund is open to Black, Indigenous, and People of Color adult applicants (age 18+) living in the so-called "United States" that are in need of financial support for mental health therapy.
The funds are intended for applicants that do not currently have a therapist, and for first-time participants only. Thank you.
I am Deaf, Blind, Disabled, Neurodivergent or a novice computer-user. Will there be support for me when I apply?
A number of spots are reserved for Deaf, Blind, Disabled, Neurodivergent or novice computer-user individuals that need assistance to complete the application process. (All forms are accessibility enabled).
When the application cycle is open, applicants will be able to schedule a meeting with our care team for support.
Can a previous Therapy Fund participant apply again?
Welcome back, and we hope that you received the care that you needed. Our Therapy Funds are open to first-time participants only.
If you have participated in our Therapy Fund in the past and are seeking financial assistance, we encourage you visit: Loveland Foundation, NQTTCN, and this list of mental health therapy funds.
Who are the therapists providing services?
The therapists are Black, Indigenous, or People of Color members of the Inclusive Therapists community that are maintaining professional licenses in good standing.
Click this link to see the service-providers.
Can I work with my current therapist?
The intent of this Therapy Fund is to extend services for first-time participants that do not currently have a therapist or mental healthcare provider.
If you are currently working with a therapist and are seeking financial assistance, we encourage you visit: Loveland Foundation, NQTTCN, and this list of mental health therapy funds.
Do I have to pay out of pocket first?
You will not have to pay out of pocket. Our fund will pay towards the therapists' services directly.
How many sessions of therapy does this include?
This fund supports up to 12 total therapy sessions. Before or at the first session, the therapist will discuss a continuation-of-care plan with the participant after the funding concludes.
How does one select a therapist?
Our care team will thoughtfully match applicants with therapists that are the closest fit according to the preferences indicated on the application form. If the applicant and the therapist are not a good fit, we are happy to assist with making a different match.
Am I guaranteed to therapy when I apply?
Application does not guarantee receiving free therapy services.Â
Variables that are considered in the selection process include and are not limited to: applicant's location, applicant's preferences, and therapist availabilities.
All applicants will receive a response within 4 weeks on whether we are able to match them with an available therapist in this cycle. Applicants have the option to choose whether to be included in future cycles as they open up.
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