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- EIN 99-4745780
- admin@blackgirlsmhc.org
- 9307 Astor Irvine CA 92618 USA
- https://www.bgmhfoundation.org/
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Children & Youth, Children & Youth Services, Civil Rights, Health, Mental Health, Mental Health Associations, Public Health
Mission: The Black Girls Mental Health Foundation (The Foundation) is an integral part of our broader mission at the Black Girls Mental Health Collective (The Collective) to enhance the well-being of Black mothers. At The Foundation, we focus on systemic change through conducting advanced research and comprehensive evaluation; and through offerings of therapy vouchers for low income Black women who have limited or no access to maternal mental health services and by providing scholarships for perinatal mental health trainings for medical providers and birth workers. Our efforts will allow us, our community partners, and our scholarship recipients to directly support Black women during the perinatal period and beyond.
Results: With over 30 years of combined experience, BGMHCF has successfully served vulnerable African American communities by delivering mental health services that are accessible, culturally sensitive, and responsive to community needs. Our clinicians have provided more than 20,000 hours of clinical support to over 2,000 youth and their families, including at-promise youth facing chronic absenteeism, family instability, and socioeconomic challenges. BGMHCF brings specialized expertise in Perinatal Mental Health which includes Perinatal Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Perinatal-Child Parent Psychotherapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health—approaches proven effective for minority youth. Our team’s dedication is reflected in our 33 peer-reviewed publications that contribute to advancing trauma-informed practices for African American populations. By working within diverse systems, including the Department of Family and Children Services and school-based programs, we address the complex intersections of race, trauma, and mental health disparities. And in 2024 alone, we saw over 150 clients, completing 671 therapy sessions. Among these, 98% identified as members of the BIPOC community—a testament to our mission of serving those most impacted by systemic inequities.
Target demographics: Black women, girls, and marginalized communities, focusing on maternal mental health, at-risk youth, and underserved populations facing systemic barriers to accessing culturally competent mental health care.
Direct beneficiaries per year: In 2024 alone, we saw over 150 clients, completing 671 therapy sessions. Among these, 98% identified as members of the BIPOC community—a testament to our mission of serving those most impacted by systemic inequities.
Geographic areas served: Irvine, California. Our work extends to marginalized communities across California, including high-need areas in Alameda and West Contra Costa counties, addressing systemic mental health disparities.
Programs: 1. The BIRTH Network: Connecting birthing individuals to essential mental health and wellness resources during the perinatal period. 2. Positive Pathways Initiative: Offering trauma-informed mental health services for at-promise youth, addressing chronic absenteeism and emotional barriers. 3. Creative Wellness for Kids: An art-based program that helps children build emotional resilience through creative expression. 4. Therapy vouchers and scholarships for perinatal mental health training for medical providers and birth workers.