Resources
You are not meant to do life alone.
These resources are here to support your mental health, rest, safety, and overall well-being.
Black Girl Joy does not provide medical or therapeutic services. These are trusted public resources to help guide you.
Mental health support
If you need immediate support, start here.
Call or text 988 for 24/7 support
Text HOME to 741741
Find mental health and substance use treatment
Therapy and Counseling
If you are looking for ongoing support, these directories can help you find a therapist that fits your needs.
Domestic Violence and Safety
If you are not safe or unsure what to do, you do not have to figure it out alone.
Rest and Nervous System Care
Rest is not something you earn. It is something you allow.
Start Small
Take a few slow breaths
Sit in silence for a few minutes
Step away from what is overwhelming you
Give yourself permission to pause
Nature and Outdoor Healing
Nature is a place where we can breathe, slow down, and reconnect with ourselves. You don’t have to go far to begin.
Start Where You Are
Sit outside for 10 minutes
Walk your neighborhood without your phone
Visit a local park
Take a slow walk or hike
Let yourself be outside without needing to perform
Fitness and Movement
Movement is not punishment. It is a way to take care of your body.
Start Small
Take a short walk
Stretch your body
Move for 10 minutes
Choose consistency over intensity
Nutrition and Nourishment
Food is not the enemy. It is fuel and care.