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 intersecting 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.
The applications will be open to first-time participants only, thank you. We invite you to see the FAQ to learn more!
Support Our Movement
$125 provides 1 free therapy session. Once we reach our next fundraising goal, we will open our next application cycle.
Click here to donate or fundraise today. We’re grateful for your support!
BIPOC THERAPY FUND Updates
Updated: 9/30/2024
Warm welcome! Thank you for your interest in applying – this application cycle is currently closed.
Our next application cycle centering Black Women, Femmes, and Nonbinary Beloved will open in mid-October.Â
We will prioritize applicants impacted by Hurricane Helene.
We will also continue to extend support to those directly impacted by the crises in Lebanon, Palestine, Congo, Sudan, Tigray, Haiti, Yemen, and other violently exploited regions.
We invite you to sign up for our newsletter at the bottom of this page to be notified when the next cycle opens up.
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Application Cycle Currently CLOSED
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 small offerings, we persist in fundraising for future cycles, co-creating collective care resources, and advocating for systemic change (e.g., pressuring the colonial government to prioritize universal mental health care over war, militarization, and other forms of structural violence). We will open the next application cycle once we reach our fundraising goal.
With care & gratitude, the Mental Health Liberation team
Application Support Will Be Available
When the application cycle is open, a number of spots will be reserved for Deaf, Blind, 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 to complete the application process.Â
$125 provides 1 free therapy session
- $500 = 4 sessions
- $1000 = 8 sessions
- $5000 = 40 sessions
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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.Â
We are prioritizing applicants that do not currently have a therapist.
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, consider visiting these other therapy funds: Loveland Foundation, NQTTCN, Lawrence Boris Henson Foundation, and Asian Mental Health Collective. Thank you.
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 people that do not have access to therapy. We are prioritizing folks that do not currently have a therapist.
If you are working with a therapist and are seeking financial assistance, we encourage you visit Loveland Foundation and NQTTCN.
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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