Free and Low-Cost Therapy Resources Serving California
Please note: The resources listed below are offered for informational purposes only. They are not recommendations, endorsements, or referrals, and I cannot guarantee availability, or wait times. But these are good places to start as you explore free and low-cost mental health support options in California.
Resources for Black Women
With the barriers affecting access to treatment by members of diverse ethnic and racial groups, the Loveland Therapy Fund provides financial assistance to Black women and nonbinary individuals seeking therapy nationally.
Through our partnerships Loveland Therapy Fund recipients will have access to comprehensive lists of mental health professionals across the country providing high quality, culturally competent services to Black women and girls. With therapy sessions costing an average of $80 – $200 per session, we have selected directories to increase the likelihood that participants are able to financially afford therapy after the end of the 4-12 sessions supported by The Loveland Foundation’s Therapy Fund. Black women and nonbinary folks deserve access to healing, and that healing will impact generations.
HOW TO APPLY
If you are a Black woman or nonbinary individual who would like financial assistance to cover the cost of therapy please click below to fill out our Therapy Fund signup form.
Please note: Our Therapy Fund signup form opens on a quarterly basis. Upon signing up, you can expect to receive a follow-up email within four to six weeks. If the form is closed when you visit, no worries, add your email to our waitlist and we’ll notify you when it reopens.
Black Girls Smile Inc. is a nonprofit organization that empowers the mental well-being of Black women and girls.
Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation
Founded in 2018, the Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation was born out of a deeply personal journey of loss and frustration. Taraji P. Henson, alongside her best friend Tracie Jade Jenkins, embarked on a mission to honor the legacy of Taraji's father, Boris Lawrence Henson, who battled untreated mental health issues after returning from the Vietnam War. Motivated by their own experiences and the glaring absence of culturally relevant mental health support, they took a bold step forward and established BLHF with a clear mission: to destigmatize mental health within BIPOC and underrepresented communities and enhance accessibility.
As a pioneering force in mental health advocacy in BIPOC and underrepresented communities, BLHF is dedicated to empowering individuals to embrace their history and heritage. Understanding the unique needs of communities of color, BLHF provides culturally competent therapy referrals and wellness resources. Through trusted referrals and a deep understanding of the health of under-resourced populations, BLHF has built a reputation for its unwavering commitment to ending the stigma surrounding mental health.
BLHF actively promotes mental wellness and strives to eradicate stigmatizing language surrounding mental illness through impactful programs, awareness campaigns, and educational initiatives. With a focus on providing vital mental health resources and fostering an environment of understanding and acceptance, BLHF encourages underserved communities to seek help and support without fear or shame. Together, we're working towards a future where mental health thrives in BIPOC and underrepresented communities, empowering individuals to prioritize their well-being and access the care they deserve.
The Mental Health Fund (MHF) for Queer and Trans Black, Indigenous and People of Color (QTBIPOC) provides crucial financial support to Queer and Trans Black, Indigenous and People of Color to increase access to mental health and healing support.
Black Emotional and Mental Health
Therapy for Black Girls
https://therapyforblackgirls.com
National Queer & Trans Therapists of Color Network (NQTTCN)
https://nqttcn.com
Open Path Collective
https://openpathcollective.org
Zencare
https://zencare.co
Youth
The Steve Fund is a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the mental health and emotional well-being of young people, particularly those from underserved and under-resourced communities.
We leverage a dynamic combination of partnerships, research, and community-aligned resources to support young people during key moments of growth and transition — from adolescence into higher education, through college, and into the workforce.
Together with our partners in higher education, business, research, and mental health, we promote strategies and programs to build understanding, provide support, and improve outcomes so that all young people can attain personal, academic, and career success.
We see you, we hear you, and most of all, we want to help you to get support for a friend or yourself.
Never a Bother is a campaign launched in 2024 by California Department of Public Health’s Office of Suicide Prevention. Our big goal is to prevent suicide among teens and young adults in California. We also want to reduce self-harm, while encouraging friends to recognize the power they have to support someone in crisis.
Neurodivergent
About Understood: We are the leading nonprofit empowering the 70 million people with learning and thinking differences in the United States. We provide free, expert-vetted resources and support so people who learn and think differently can thrive — in school, at work, and throughout life.
Berkeley
Bay Area Trauma Recovery Clinical Services
3220 A Sacramento Street, Berkeley, CA 94702
Phone: 510-660-1493
Berkeley Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Clinic 1918 University Avenue, Suite 2B, Berkeley 94704 For more information on how to begin, please call: (510) 548-9716 or (510) 239-2012. Someone will contact you about scheduling an initial appointment.
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