support

therapy financial assistance

  • Dedicated to addressing the unique mental health needs of Palestinians in diaspora. the Palestinian mental health fund by Sane in the Membrane offers 4-12 fully funded therapy sessions to Palestinians in need of support.

  • Heart to Grow's Survivor Care Fund supports survivors of violence in accessing critical services and support in times of crisis to ensure their safety and wellbeing, funds can be used for counseling sessions for survivors of abuse and trauma

  • Intercultural Counseling Connection provides culturally responsive counseling at no cost to asylum seekers, refugees, and other forced migrants in Maryland.

  • The Mental Health Emergency Fund exists to reduce financial barriers impeding community members from accessing quality mental health care marginalized people groups in the Baltimore area that are on the verge of or experiencing a mental health crisis, who have access to less than $1000 in an emergency fund.

  • Open Path Collective provides affordable psychotherapy sessions with sliding scale rates between $30-$70.

  • The INAYA Care Fund is a grassroots fund for Muslims in need of assistance as they navigate grief, organizing, and transitions. INAYA provides financial assistance for various services including therapy.

  • The Lotus Therapy Fund provides 8 sessions of free therapy to individuals in need in the AAPI community, matching them with an Asian therapist.

  • The Mental Health Liberation Fund empowered by the inclusive therapists community bridges black, indigenous and people of color with free, quality mental health care

  • Pro Bono Counseling offers free therapy in Maryland

  • The Loveland Foundation provides financial assistance to Black women and girls seeking therapy.

  • The National Queer and Trans Therapists of Color Network provides financial support to queer and trans BIPOC individuals for up to 8 therapy sessions.

  • The Reclaim Foundation's therapy assistance program provides financial aid to survivors of trauma in need (California residents)

  • Therapy for Black Men provides financial assistance for therapy.

crisis & phone support

  • Call BlackLine provides a space for peer support, counseling, reporting of mistreatment, witnessing and affirming the lived experiences for folxs who are most impacted by systematic oppression with an lgbtq+ black femme lens. call 1-800-604-5841

  • The Crisis Text Line offers 24/7 crisis support. text 'home' to 741741 to connect with a volunteer crisis counselor.

  • Find a Helpline offers a directory of helpline and hotlines by state and abroad.

  • The Probono Counseling Mental Health WarmLine offers immediate, brief support to maryland residents who are feeling anxious, stressed, depressed or need someone to talk to. dial 410-598-0234.

  • The Asian/Pacific Islander Domestic Violence Resource Project provides services to survivors of domestic violence in Maryland, Washington dc, and Virginia, offering pro bono group support and individual therapy to those in need.

  • The Maryland Youth Crisis Hotline provides support for young persons and youth in crisis. dial 1-800-422-0009.

  • The NAMI helpline offer support to individuals struggling with their mental health. call 1-800-950-6264 or text "helpline" to 62640.

  • The NAMI Teen & Young Adult Helpline offers peer support to teens and young adults. call 1-800-950-6264 or text "friend" to 62640.

  • The Trevor Project provides 24/7 support to LGBTQ young people thinking about suicide, or who are feeling lonely. call 1-866-488-7386 or text 'start' to 678-678.

  • The Trans Lifeline is for the trans community and by the trans community, offering 24/7 direct emotional and financial assistance to trans people in crisis or who need support. call 1-877-565-8860.

  • The 211 Maryland Helpline is a free and confidential service providing information, community resources, and referrals for a variety of health and human service issues.

  • The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline offers 24/7 access to trained crisis counselors if you or a loved one are suicidal, experiencing substance use, a mental health crisis, or any other kind of emotional distress. call or text 988

palestine فلسطين

  • Al-Qaws is a civil society organization for sexual & gender diversity in Palestinian society.

  • Decolonize Palestine hosts a collection of resources for organizers and anyone who wants to learn more about Palestine.

  • Palestine Legal is dedicated to protecting the civil and constitutional rights of people in the us who speak out for Palestinian freedom.

  • The Palestine Mental Health Collective is for Palestinians, by Palestinians. Their platform offers a tapestry of mental health providers and well-being practitioners of Palestinian roots, to support you wherever you are on your journey.

  • Dedicated to addressing the unique mental health needs of Palestinians in diaspora. the Palestinian mental health fund by Sane in the Membrane offers 4-12 fully funded therapy sessions to Palestinians in need of support.

  • The Palestine Academy educates the digital space about Palestine and teaches about Palestinian history and the decolonization movement.

  • The Palestinian Feminist Collective is a body of Palestinian and Arab feminists committed to Palestinian social and political liberation by confronting systemic gendered, sexual, and colonial violence, oppression, and dispossession.

  • The US Palestine Mental Health Network is comprised of mental health workers in the USA who have come together to support the people of Palestine in their struggle to achieve justice and provide education, information, and resources.

  • The US Campaign for Palestinian Rights (USCPR) provides resources and strategic support to the us based Palestine solidarity movement and works with local organizers and activists, policymakers, movement leaders, media, and advocacy organizations.

arab, swana, & muslim world

  • Heart to Grow promotes sexual health, uproots gendered violence, and advances reproductive justice by establishing choice and access for the most impacted Muslims.

  • The Arab American Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) is a civil rights organization committed to defending the rights of people of Arab descent and promoting their rich cultural heritage.

  • The Arab Community Center for Economic and Social Services (ACCESS) is the largest Arab American community nonprofit in the united states and offers a wide range of social, economic, health and educational services.

  • The Center for Arab American Philanthropy has several scholarship opportunities available for Arab American students.

  • The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) protects civil rights, promotes justice, and empowers American Muslims.

liberatory mental health education

  • By Inclusive Therapists, a liberatory peer support group for BIPOC students in mental health

  • IDHA is advancing a new paradigm of transformative mental health. this is the practice of personal and collective healing rooted in: systemic change, experiential knowledge, and holistic care.

pet support

  • Montgomery County in Maryland provides a safekeep program for temporary care of owned pets.

  • Rescuewell is a Maryland non-profit that works to prevent the surrender of pets to shelters and rescues.