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The California Black Women's Health Project's website, resources & online community are for informational purposes only and are not meant to serve as medical advice or to replace consultation with your physician, health care provider or mental health professional. The California Black Women's Health Project does not endorse any of the individuals or organizations listed below or referrals obtained through organizations or websites listed below.
Use of the California Black Women's Health Project's website, resources & online community constitutes an agreement by the users not to hold the California Black Women's Health Project or any of its employees or officers liable or responsible for information obtained through the resources below by persons or entities not associated with the California Black Women's Health Project.
The California Black Women's Health Project's website, resources & online community are for informational purposes only and are not meant to serve as medical advice or to replace consultation with your physician, health care provider or mental health professional. The California Black Women's Health Project does not endorse any of the individuals or organizations listed below or referrals obtained through organizations or websites listed below.
Use of the California Black Women's Health Project's website, resources & online community constitutes an agreement by the users not to hold the California Black Women's Health Project or any of its employees or officers liable or responsible for information obtained through the resources below by persons or entities not associated with the California Black Women's Health Project.
Aging health
Alcohol and Drug Programs
Be Sober
(800) 237-6237
California Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs
(800) 879-2772
Narcotics Anonymous
(800) 303-4156
Alcoholics Anonymous (Los Angeles)
(323) 936-4343
(800) 237-6237
California Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs
(800) 879-2772
Narcotics Anonymous
(800) 303-4156
Alcoholics Anonymous (Los Angeles)
(323) 936-4343
Children and Youth
California Youth Crisis Line
(800) 843-5200
Child Abuse Reporting
Los Angeles County
(800) 540-4000
Children of the Night
Shelter for runaways and sex trafficking survivors ages 11-17
(800) 551-1300
(800) 843-5200
Child Abuse Reporting
Los Angeles County
(800) 540-4000
Children of the Night
Shelter for runaways and sex trafficking survivors ages 11-17
(800) 551-1300
Disability Resources
Adult Protective Services
24-hour hotline for elders or adults with disabilities who are being abused, neglected or exploited.
(800) 992-1660
24-hour hotline for elders or adults with disabilities who are being abused, neglected or exploited.
(800) 992-1660
Eating Disorders
Eating Disorders Awareness and Prevention
(800) 931-2237
(800) 931-2237
Maternal Health
Black Mamas Matter Alliance
https://blackmamasmatter.org/resources/literature/
Black Mamas Matter Alliance is a Black women-led cross-sectoral alliance that centers Black mamas to advocate, drive research, build power, and shift culture for Black maternal health, rights, and justice. #BlackMamasMatter
Special Series: Black Infant Mortality
https://www.scpr.org/topics/special-series-black-infant-mortality
KPCC’s Priska Neely, whose own family is part of the statistic, produced a series of stories examining the history of the black-white gap in outcomes for babies and what communities are trying to do to tackle the issue. Her reporting shows that the root cause is a social one, and the suspected assailant is systemic racism and the chronic stress brought on by being a black woman in this country.
Supporting the Physical and Mental Health of New and Expectant Black Mothers
https://counseling.northwestern.edu/blog/mental-health-counseling-black-women-pregnancy/
The article examines the highs and lows of pregnancy and how it undoubtedly adds stress to an expecting mother’s life and how for women of color, that stress can be heightened.
How Does Race Impact Childbirth Outcomes?(https://online.nursing.georgetown.edu/blog/race-disparities-maternal-infant-outcomes/)
Covers why experts believe persistent poverty, chronic stress and lack of access to health care providers are some of the factors that explain the problem of America’s high maternal mortality rates.
Black Infant Health
https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CFH/DMCAH/bih/Pages/Sites.aspx#local_directory
Black Infant Health seeks to improve African-American infant and maternal health, as well as decrease Black-White health inequities and social inequities for women and infants. BIH serves African-American women who are 18 years or older and up to 30 weeks pregnant at the time of enrollment. Services are provided by Family Health Advocates, Group Facilitators, Public Health Nurses and Social Workers.
CinnaMoms Breastfeeding Support Circle
www.cinnamoms.org
CinnaMoms Breastfeeding support circle provides a safe space to discuss life, health, and breastfeeding while breaking down barriers and proving that #BlackWomenDoBreastfeed!
Kindred Space LA/Birthing People Foundation
https://www.kindredspacela.com/birthing-people
Kindred Space LA/ Birthing People Foundation Offer home birth in the greater Los Angeles area and Birth Center, which is located in South L.A. They also offer lactation consultation, placenta encapsulation, childbirth education, parenting support, birth worker trainings and a lot more.
Black Child Legacy Campaign
http://blackchildlegacy.org/resources/perinatal-care/
The Black Child Legacy Campaign is the community-driven movement established by the Steering Committee on Reduction of African American Child Deaths, which is working to reduce deaths of African American children by 10% to 20% by 2020 in Sacramento County.
Every Mother Counts (EMC)
https://everymothercounts.org/
Every Mother Counts works to make pregnancy and childbirth safe for every mother, everywhere.
California Women, Infants and Children
https://www.phfewic.org/locations-and-hours/
PHFE WIC has more than 50 centers throughout Los Angeles, Orange, and San Bernardino Counties. Use the locator tool to find a WIC Center near you.
Contact: Toncé Jackson, MPH, RDN, CLE
Education and Projects Manager, STEP Department PHFE WIC, (626) 856-6618 ext. 310; Toncej@phfewic.org
National Black Midwives Alliance
https://blackmidwivesalliance.org
National Black Midwives Alliance goal is to have a representatives voice at the national level that clearly outlines the various needs of Black Midwives. #BlackMidwives
https://blackmamasmatter.org/resources/literature/
Black Mamas Matter Alliance is a Black women-led cross-sectoral alliance that centers Black mamas to advocate, drive research, build power, and shift culture for Black maternal health, rights, and justice. #BlackMamasMatter
Special Series: Black Infant Mortality
https://www.scpr.org/topics/special-series-black-infant-mortality
KPCC’s Priska Neely, whose own family is part of the statistic, produced a series of stories examining the history of the black-white gap in outcomes for babies and what communities are trying to do to tackle the issue. Her reporting shows that the root cause is a social one, and the suspected assailant is systemic racism and the chronic stress brought on by being a black woman in this country.
Supporting the Physical and Mental Health of New and Expectant Black Mothers
https://counseling.northwestern.edu/blog/mental-health-counseling-black-women-pregnancy/
The article examines the highs and lows of pregnancy and how it undoubtedly adds stress to an expecting mother’s life and how for women of color, that stress can be heightened.
How Does Race Impact Childbirth Outcomes?(https://online.nursing.georgetown.edu/blog/race-disparities-maternal-infant-outcomes/)
Covers why experts believe persistent poverty, chronic stress and lack of access to health care providers are some of the factors that explain the problem of America’s high maternal mortality rates.
Black Infant Health
https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CFH/DMCAH/bih/Pages/Sites.aspx#local_directory
Black Infant Health seeks to improve African-American infant and maternal health, as well as decrease Black-White health inequities and social inequities for women and infants. BIH serves African-American women who are 18 years or older and up to 30 weeks pregnant at the time of enrollment. Services are provided by Family Health Advocates, Group Facilitators, Public Health Nurses and Social Workers.
CinnaMoms Breastfeeding Support Circle
www.cinnamoms.org
CinnaMoms Breastfeeding support circle provides a safe space to discuss life, health, and breastfeeding while breaking down barriers and proving that #BlackWomenDoBreastfeed!
Kindred Space LA/Birthing People Foundation
https://www.kindredspacela.com/birthing-people
Kindred Space LA/ Birthing People Foundation Offer home birth in the greater Los Angeles area and Birth Center, which is located in South L.A. They also offer lactation consultation, placenta encapsulation, childbirth education, parenting support, birth worker trainings and a lot more.
Black Child Legacy Campaign
http://blackchildlegacy.org/resources/perinatal-care/
The Black Child Legacy Campaign is the community-driven movement established by the Steering Committee on Reduction of African American Child Deaths, which is working to reduce deaths of African American children by 10% to 20% by 2020 in Sacramento County.
Every Mother Counts (EMC)
https://everymothercounts.org/
Every Mother Counts works to make pregnancy and childbirth safe for every mother, everywhere.
California Women, Infants and Children
https://www.phfewic.org/locations-and-hours/
PHFE WIC has more than 50 centers throughout Los Angeles, Orange, and San Bernardino Counties. Use the locator tool to find a WIC Center near you.
Contact: Toncé Jackson, MPH, RDN, CLE
Education and Projects Manager, STEP Department PHFE WIC, (626) 856-6618 ext. 310; Toncej@phfewic.org
National Black Midwives Alliance
https://blackmidwivesalliance.org
National Black Midwives Alliance goal is to have a representatives voice at the national level that clearly outlines the various needs of Black Midwives. #BlackMidwives
Mental Health
Suicide & Crisis Hotline
Call or Text 988
Online Chat option available: 988lifeline.org
Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator
https://findtreatment.samhsa.gov/locator
The Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator is an online source of information for persons seeking treatment facilities in the United States or U.S. Territories for mental health problems and/or substance abuse/addiction.
Supporting the Physical and Mental Health of New and Expectant Black Mothers
https://counseling.northwestern.edu/blog/mental-health-counseling-black-women-pregnancy/
The article examines the highs and lows of pregnancy and how it undoubtedly adds stress to an expecting mother’s life and how for women of color, that stress can be heightened.
PsychologyToday.com
http://therapists.psychologytoday.com
Detailed listings for psychologists, psychiatrists, therapists and counselors are available throughout the United States and Canada. Choose a state to begin your search.
Ourselves Black
https://ourselvesblack.com/home
A biannual, mental health resource magazine for the Black Community, beautifully written and designed to focus on our exploration of our mental selves through a select number of engaging resources, interviews, stories and photography. Birthed from my perspective as an HBCU educated and Ivy League trained psychiatrist, Ourselves Black is a place where we own the narrative and are unapologetic about our goal: to share imagery and tell stories infused with knowledge that promotes Black mental health.
www.find-a-psychologist.com/blackcounselors/
Find a Black Therapist, Psychologist, Psychiatrist, Marriage and Family Counselor in the States of AZ, CA, GA, IL, NJ, NY, OH, PA and TX.
Call or Text 988
Online Chat option available: 988lifeline.org
Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator
https://findtreatment.samhsa.gov/locator
The Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator is an online source of information for persons seeking treatment facilities in the United States or U.S. Territories for mental health problems and/or substance abuse/addiction.
Supporting the Physical and Mental Health of New and Expectant Black Mothers
https://counseling.northwestern.edu/blog/mental-health-counseling-black-women-pregnancy/
The article examines the highs and lows of pregnancy and how it undoubtedly adds stress to an expecting mother’s life and how for women of color, that stress can be heightened.
PsychologyToday.com
http://therapists.psychologytoday.com
Detailed listings for psychologists, psychiatrists, therapists and counselors are available throughout the United States and Canada. Choose a state to begin your search.
Ourselves Black
https://ourselvesblack.com/home
A biannual, mental health resource magazine for the Black Community, beautifully written and designed to focus on our exploration of our mental selves through a select number of engaging resources, interviews, stories and photography. Birthed from my perspective as an HBCU educated and Ivy League trained psychiatrist, Ourselves Black is a place where we own the narrative and are unapologetic about our goal: to share imagery and tell stories infused with knowledge that promotes Black mental health.
www.find-a-psychologist.com/blackcounselors/
Find a Black Therapist, Psychologist, Psychiatrist, Marriage and Family Counselor in the States of AZ, CA, GA, IL, NJ, NY, OH, PA and TX.
Reproductive & Sexual Health
EC Hotline
(800) 584-9911
National STD Hotline
(800) 227-8922
National HIV Hotline
(800) 342-AIDS
LA County Department of Public Health
Abortion & Family Planning Services Resource Guide
LA County Abortion Safe Haven
http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/owh/Abortion.html
Access Reproductive Justice – California Abortion Fund
https://accessrj.org/ | English (800) 376-4636 | Spanish (888) 442-2237
Plan C: Resources for safe self-managed abortion care
www.plancpill.org
(800) 584-9911
National STD Hotline
(800) 227-8922
National HIV Hotline
(800) 342-AIDS
LA County Department of Public Health
Abortion & Family Planning Services Resource Guide
LA County Abortion Safe Haven
http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/owh/Abortion.html
Access Reproductive Justice – California Abortion Fund
https://accessrj.org/ | English (800) 376-4636 | Spanish (888) 442-2237
Plan C: Resources for safe self-managed abortion care
www.plancpill.org
SEXUAL & DOMESTIC ABUSE OR ASSAULT
Jenesse Center Inc.
1-800-479-7328
Available 24 Hours A Day | 7 Days A Week
Rape, Abuse, Incest National Network (RAINN):
1(800) 656-HOPE or www.RAINN.org
This Hotline will connect you to the nearest Rape Crisis Center
National Domestic Violence Hotline:
1(800) 799-7233
800-799-3224 (TDD)
www.ndvh.org
California Coalition Against Sexual Assault (CALCASA)
www.calcasa.org
Verbal Abuse Support Resources
www.verbalabuse.org
Faith Trust Inc. (Faith and domestic and sexual violence)
www.faithtrustinstitute.org
Sexual Assault Crisis Agency, Long Beach
24-Hour Hotline
(562) 989-5900
Office (for appointments): (562) 989-0309
STOP Partner Abuse Program
Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Center
(323) 860-5806
www.laglc.org/domesticviolence
SNAP - Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests
www.snapnetwork.org
Love Doesn't Have to Hurt Teens
www.apa.org/pi/pii/teen/homepage.html
National Sexual Violence Resource Center
www.nsvrc.org
YWCA Sexual Assault Crisis Services, Compton
(310) 764-1403
Office (for appointments): (310) 763-9995
CSP, Sexual Assault Victim Services
Orange County 24-Hour Hotline
(714) 957-2737
1-800-479-7328
Available 24 Hours A Day | 7 Days A Week
Rape, Abuse, Incest National Network (RAINN):
1(800) 656-HOPE or www.RAINN.org
This Hotline will connect you to the nearest Rape Crisis Center
National Domestic Violence Hotline:
1(800) 799-7233
800-799-3224 (TDD)
www.ndvh.org
California Coalition Against Sexual Assault (CALCASA)
www.calcasa.org
Verbal Abuse Support Resources
www.verbalabuse.org
Faith Trust Inc. (Faith and domestic and sexual violence)
www.faithtrustinstitute.org
Sexual Assault Crisis Agency, Long Beach
24-Hour Hotline
(562) 989-5900
Office (for appointments): (562) 989-0309
STOP Partner Abuse Program
Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Center
(323) 860-5806
www.laglc.org/domesticviolence
SNAP - Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests
www.snapnetwork.org
Love Doesn't Have to Hurt Teens
www.apa.org/pi/pii/teen/homepage.html
National Sexual Violence Resource Center
www.nsvrc.org
YWCA Sexual Assault Crisis Services, Compton
(310) 764-1403
Office (for appointments): (310) 763-9995
CSP, Sexual Assault Victim Services
Orange County 24-Hour Hotline
(714) 957-2737
Suicide Prevention and Crisis Lines
Suicide Prevention Center
(877) 727-4747
(310) 391-1253
California Youth Crisis Line
(800) 843-5200
Warning Signs of Suicidal Behavior
https://www.suicideispreventable.org
(877) 727-4747
(310) 391-1253
California Youth Crisis Line
(800) 843-5200
Warning Signs of Suicidal Behavior
https://www.suicideispreventable.org
Survivors of Crime
National Organization for Victim Assistance
(800) TRY-NOVA
National Center for Victims of Crime
(800) FYI-CALL
Office for Victims of Crime Resource Center
(800) 627-6872
(800) TRY-NOVA
National Center for Victims of Crime
(800) FYI-CALL
Office for Victims of Crime Resource Center
(800) 627-6872
Other Health Issues
Association of Black Women Physicians
(213) 277-7022
Email: Abwpcorrespondence@gmail.com
https://www.blackwomenphysicians.org/
(213) 277-7022
Email: Abwpcorrespondence@gmail.com
https://www.blackwomenphysicians.org/
