The Sisterhood of Mental Health

Black women are often denied access to; proper mental health care. While as a society we are becoming more open about discussing mental health, Black women and other women of color still face an undue burden in access as well as a stigma against seeking help that they require to help heal from generational trauma. According to Erica Richards M.D of Silbey Memorial Hospital in a study conducted at John Hopkins University, Black women are half as likely to seek mental health care than their white counterparts.

The Black Femme Fund is closing this gap and providing access to affordable mental health to Black women to help them heal from the many burdens they face in their intersectional identities.

The Sisterhood for Mental Health program is now accepting applications for our 2022-2023 program! Please complete the application and share this link with any Black women located in the United States that may be in need of help.

PLEASE NOTE: This is NOT an emergency service. If you or someone you know is in immediate danger please call 911 immediately.