culturally responsive maternal mental health
Driving systemic change, expanding access to care, and uplifting Black birthing people through research, funding, and community care.
Empowering Black Women & Families Through Systems-Level Solutions
WHO WE ARE
The Black Girls Mental Health Foundation advances mental health equity for Black women, Black birthing people, and their families. With offices centrally located in Oakland and Long Beach, California, we proudly serve neighboring communities including Richmond, Los Angeles, Antioch, Contra Costa, Concord, Emeryville, Hayward, San Leandro, San Lorenzo, San Ramon, Dublin, Pleasanton, Compton, Inglewood, San Mateo, San Marcos, Orange, San Joaquin, San Bernardino, Riverside, San Diego, Toulumne, Santa Barbara and Sacramento. We also offer virtual services to individuals and families across Georgia, ensuring that culturally competent perinatal mental health care is accessible beyond California.
We fund therapy for low-income Black mothers, provide scholarships for perinatal mental health training, and conduct research that informs better policy and care—both locally and virtually.
Our Impact
WHAT WE DO
OUR PROGRAMS
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The Birth Network
A resource hub connecting Black birthing individuals to affirming mental health care, doula support, lactation guidance, and wearable wellness tools.
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Perinatal Mental Health Training
Culturally responsive certification programs for doulas, clinicians, birth workers, and medical providers.
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Free Therapy
Our program offers free sessions to women and birthing individuals who are experiencing financial hardship and cannot afford the care they need.
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Community Events
Public summits, maternal mental health workshops, and support groups activations grounded in collective healing and advocacy.
Our Community in Action
WHERE WE SHOWED UP
Dr. Hill, our Director of Partnerships, delivered a presentation on "From Grassroots to $1M: How to Fund Your Birth Equity Vision Using AI and Community Power" at the 2025 California Black Birth Equity Summit on October 21, 2025, alongside our Director of Clinical Services, Breea Wainwright.
One of our clinicians, Athena Morrisette, provided mental health resources and support at the Mind Matters Resource Fair on October 18, 2025, at 601 Grace Ave, Inglewood, CA 90301.
Dena, our Director of Programs; Dr. Hill, Director of Partnerships; and Ronnisha, Community Engagement Manager, represented BGMH at the Village Vibes Pajama Edition event held at the Gardens at Heather Farm on October 17, 2025, partnering with BreastFriends Lactation and Cocodoulas.
WHAT’S NEXT
UPCOMING EVENTS
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Your donation fuels our mission to expand mental health care access for Black women, provide culturally responsive mental health services, and build strong advocacy for reproductive justice and social equity. BGMHCF programs focus on maternal mental health, reproductive health, and community empowerment, working to address the unique challenges faced by our community.
We are also collaborating with partners and allies to create safe spaces for maternal mental health services and training.
Make your tax-deductible donation today to help us continue this critical work, ensuring that Black women have access to safe, affordable, and comprehensive mental health services, no matter their background or financial situation.