Crisis Support Hotlines for Black Women
You Are Not Alone.
“If you or someone you know is in crisis, help is here. Whether you are navigating emotional pain, grief, abuse, or mental health challenges, there is support available right now.”
1. BlackLine
Phone: 1‑800‑604‑5841
Focus: A peer support crisis line operated by Black, LGBTQ+, and BIPOC volunteers. Provides counseling, listening, and de-escalation.
2. Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (988)
Phone: Dial 988
Focus: 24/7 crisis line for anyone in emotional distress or experiencing suicidal thoughts. Includes resources for Black mental health.
3. National Domestic Violence Hotline
Phone: 1‑800‑799‑SAFE (7233) or text START to 88788
Focus: Help for anyone experiencing domestic violence, with culturally specific resources for Black women.
4. Crisis Text Line
Text: Text HOME to 741741
Focus: Free 24/7 crisis support through texting. Trained counselors respond and de-escalate.
5. RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network)
Phone: 1‑800‑656‑HOPE (4673)
Focus: Crisis support for sexual violence survivors.
6. NAMI HelpLine (National Alliance on Mental Illness)
Phone: 1‑800‑950‑6264
Focus: Emotional support and mental health information. They offer specific programs and guidance for Black mental health needs.
7. Trans Lifeline
Phone: 1‑877‑565‑8860
Focus: Peer support for transgender individuals, many of whom are Black trans women at higher risk of violence and crisis.
Get Immediate Help In A Crisis
1. Therapy for Black Girls
Website: https://therapyforblackgirls.com
Focus: Directory of culturally competent therapists, community spaces, and mental health resources created for Black women and girls.
2. The Loveland Foundation
Website: https://thelovelandfoundation.org
Focus: Therapy funding, healing initiatives, and access to mental health professionals for Black women and girls.
3. BEAM (Black Emotional and Mental Health Collective)
Website: https://beam.community
Focus: Education, advocacy, and resources dedicated to Black mental health and healing justice.
4. BlackLine
Website: https://www.callblackline.com
Focus: Offers phone support and online resources centering Black women, LGBTQ+, and BIPOC communities in crisis.
5. Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation
Website: https://borislhensonfoundation.org
Focus: Provides culturally competent therapy and mental health services for Black communities.
6. National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) – Black Mental Health Resources
Website: https://www.nami.org/Your-Journey/Identity-and-Cultural-Dimensions/Black-African-American
Focus: Mental health education, crisis guidance, and peer support specifically addressing Black mental health needs.
7. GirlTrek
Website: https://www.girltrek.org
Focus: Movement and community as a healing resource for Black women; offers wellness programs and mental health support connections.