BIPOC Resource Library

	Healing in Colour https://www.healingincolour.com/ Healing in Colour envisions a world where BIPOC, in all our intersections, have access to therapy that supports our healing and liberation.
	"In our own voices: African American stories of oppression, survival and recovery in the mental health system" by Vanessa Jackson http://academic.udayton.edu/health/01status/mental01.htm)
	"How lack of diversity in mental health jobs affects communities of color" by Victoria Kim https://www.thefix.com/diversity-mental-health-jobs)
	"New evidence regarding racial and ethnic disparities in mental health care: Policy implications" by Thomas G. McGuire & Jeanne Miranda https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18332495/
	Black & African American Communities and Mental Health https://www.mhanational.org/issues/black-african-american-communities-and-mental-health)
	*The Protest Psychosis: How Schizophrenia Became a Black Disease*  by Jonathan Metzl https://www.amazon.ca/Protest-Psychosis-Schizophrenia-Became-Disease/dp/0807001279
	"Racial disparities in mental health treatment" by Social Work, Simmons University staff https://socialwork.simmons.edu/racial-disparities-in-mental-health-treatment/)
	"How bigotry created a black mental health crisis" by Kylie M. Smith https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/2019/07/29/how-bigotry-created-black-mental-health-crisis/)
	Across Boundaries https://acrossboundaries.ca/get-help/ Dignified, inclusive and compassionate mental health and addiction services for racialized communities.
	Black Health Alliance https://blackhealthalliance.ca/ A community-led registered charity working to improve the health and well-being of Black communities in Canada.
	Caribbean African Canadiance Social Services https://cafcan.org/ A not-for-profit agency whose primary focus is on building and strengthening the service framework for African Canadians through the use of psycho-social Interventional approaches.
	Margaret's https://margarets.ca/ A not-for-profit agency whose primary focus is on building and strengthening the service framework for African Canadians through the use of psycho-social Interventional approaches.
	Harriet Tubman https://www.tubmancommunity.org/ Culturally Relevant and Responsive Youth Co-Created Development Programs and Initiatives for young Black (African) Youth
	Black Youth Helpline https://blackyouth.ca/services/#our-services Phone: 416-285-9944 Toll-free: 1-833-294-8650
	TAIBU https://www.taibuchc.ca/en/ A population based health centre established to provide primary healthcare and health promotion services to the Black community across the GTA.
	Access Alliance https://accessalliance.ca/ Access Alliance improves health outcomes for the most vulnerable immigrants, refugees, and their communities, by facilitating access to services and addressing systemic inequities.
	NASEEHA https://naseeha.org/ A mental health hotline for Muslims and non-Muslims; Phone: 1 (866) 627-3342 Text: 1 (866) 627-3342
	Unison Health & Community Services http://unisonhcs.org/programs-services/ Provides programs and services to people of all ages, cultures and backgrounds. Services are free, confidential and non-judgemental.
	Women's Health in Women's Hands Community Health Centre https://www.whiwh.com/mental-health-services WHIWH Community Health Centre provides Primary Healthcare to Racialized women from Caribbean, African, Latin American and South Asian communities in Toronto.
	Federation of Black Canadians https://fbcfcn.ca/ A national, non-profit organization, driven by organizations across the country that advances the social, economic, political and cultural interests of Canadians of African descent.
	Pathways to Care https://www.pathwaystocare.ca/ A 5-year project aimed at removing barriers and improving access to mental health and addictions services for Black children, youth and their families in 6 cities across Ontario.
	Asian Mental Health Collective https://www.asianmhc.org/ AMHC aspires to make mental health easily available, approachable, and accessible to Asian communities worldwide.
	Therapy for Black Girls https://therapyforblackgirls.com/podcast/ Therapy for Black Girls is an online space dedicated to encouraging the mental wellness of Black women and girls.
	All my Relations https://www.allmyrelationspodcast.com/podcast All My Relations is a podcast hosted by Matika Wilbur (Swinomish and Tulalip) and Adrienne Keene (Cherokee Nation) to explore our relationships— relationships to land, to our creatural relatives, and to one another.
	Black Mental Health Matters https://www.drkerryann.net/ Black Mental Health Matters with Dr. Kerry-Ann started as a radio show, then became an online talk show, and now it is a podcast that uploads weekly on Sundays. On the show, you will hear discussions on overall wellness, community resources and personal experiences.
	MENDING RACIALIZED TRAUMA: A BODY CENTERED APPROACH WITH RESMAA MENAKEM https://connectfulness.com/episode/010-resmaa-menakem-racialized-trauma Rebecca is joined by healer, author, and trauma specialist, Resmaa Menakem. Resmaa helps people, communities, and organizations find strength and healing that’s both holistic and resilient. He’s authored 3 books and this discussion is centered around his most recent. This interview was recorded in July 2019.
	Supporting Kids of Colour https://www.embracerace.org/resources/supporting-kids-of-color-in-the-wake-of-racialized-violenc-part-one EmbraceRace co-founders Andrew Grant-Thomas and Melissa Giraud frame and moderate a discussion between child psychologist Dr. Allison Briscoe-Smith, educator Dr. Sandra “Chap” Chapman, and a group of parents, teachers, and other caregivers concerned about black and brown children.
	Two Therapists and a Microphone https://www.twotherapists.com/podcasts/ A podcast about mental health, relationships, and social issues that personally affect you.
	A Date With Darkness https://adatewithdarknesspodcast.libsyn.com/ A Date With Darkness Podcast is hosted by Dr. Natalie Jones, Psyd, LPCC; and it's where we explore the effects of abuse and healing from relationship trauma through intimate discussions.

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