Welcome to the Los Angeles Resource Hub!

Explore resources curated by the Melanin Minds team.

ALIGNING

  • Mitzy Ruelas, LMFT (she/her)

    Bilingual Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist offering virtual therapy for individuals and couples in California.

  • Dr. Vic Doster, PsyD, LCSW-S (he/him)

    Doctor of Psychology & Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Supervisor serving individuals and couples in California.

  • Deniss Pleiner, LMFT (she/her)

    Culturally Aligned and Trauma-Informed Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist

  • Alicia Crooks, AMFT (she/her)

    Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, Associate Professional Clinical Counselor & Wellness Life Coach

  • The Loveland Foundation

    Vouchers for 4-12 free therapy sessions for Black women and girls seeking therapy. Fund application opens on a quarterly basis.

  • Free Black Therapy

    Non-profit organization of Black therapists providing up to 5 free remote therapy sessions for Black individuals. Currently at capacity, sign up for the waitlist at this link.

  • Open Path Collective

    Inclusive directory of therapists offering sesions from $30 - $60.

  • BIPOC Therapy Fund

    Apply to the yearly fund providing free, personalized mental health care services. Application opens yearly, sign up to get notified when the next cycle opens up.

  • 9-8-8

    Call 24/7 to connect in English or Spanish with a crisis counselor for free, confidential, immediate help.

  • 1-800-854-7771

    Call 24/7 if you or anyone you know needs mental health or substance use support or connections.

  • Text "LA" to 74171

    Connect to a crisis counselor 24/7

  • Latinx Therapy Podcast

    Exploring culturally relevant topics like generational trauma, mental health barriers, self-care, and personal growth.

  • Therapy For Black Girls Podcast

    Weekly episodes about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible versions of ourselves.

  • Therapy, Explained YouTube

    BIPOC mental health information. & education to help empower you on your mental health journey.

  • ADHD & Black Culture Soundcloud Playlist

    Helping raise awareness and educate African Americans about ADHD and other mental health challenges.

  • Melanin Minds Programming Replays

    Watch interactive mainstage panels from past annual Melanin Minds Mental Health Conferences and other in-person and virtual mental health programming.

NUTRITION

  • We Grow LA

    Free groceries for families in need, including fresh produce & pantry staples every Friday.

  • No Us Without You LA

    Offering food security for the undocumented community. Apply directly for food security aid through the form en Español.

  • City of Inglewood Senior Food Distribution Program

    Available for residents 60 and over on the fourth Tuesday of every month at Rogers Park.

  • Everytable

    Freshly made from scratch meals inspired by community and priced to remain accessible to residents. Store locations and delivery available throughout Los Angeles.

  • NELA Food Distribution

    Grassroots organization hosting food fundraisers & distribution in North East LA. Follow on Instagram for more info.

  • LA Health Services' Food Distributions

    Monthly food distribution events throughout Los Angeles County

  • Rooted

    Group fitness & personal training reimagining fitness for every generation.

  • Babes of Wellness

    Compton-based all women’s queer wellness offering group, individual, & señora classes.

  • CalFresh eatFRESH

    Resources, Dietitian answers, and recipes made with low-cost ingredients.

  • PS Buena Cocina YouTube

    Bilingual nutrition content made in & for South LA

  • Food Prep Addict YouTube

    Tutorials, recipes, and benefits of frozen meal prepping.

HOLISTC HEALING

  • Vanessa Blais

    Yoga, Rebounding, & Sound Baths

  • Omi Bell

    Breathwork, Sound Healing, & Reiki

  • Milan Bell Watts

    Crystal Healing, Tuning Fork Womb Balancing, Scared Partner Training & Full-Spectrum Doula Services

  • Crea Jackson

    Sliding Scale 1-on-1 Breathwork

  • Ayres Nouveau

    Meditation, Reiki, Yoga, Sound Healing, Spiritual Mentorship & End of Life Doula Services

  • Rooted

    Group fitness & personal training reimagining fitness for every generation.

  • Yoga With Ramoni YouTube

    At-Home Stretches, Yoga, & Meditation

  • WalkGood

    Free weekly yoga & wellness classes, running groups, & healing circles

  • Compton Wellness Collective

    Accessible wellness workshops & group events

MINDSET SHIFTING

  • Mental Health America Los Angeles

    Housing, Employment, & Education Resources.

  • Peace of Mind Accounting

    Tax Accounting, Financial Therapy, Bookkeeping, Tax Strategy & Preparation.

  • Luzy King

    Financial coach helping Latinas build wealth through investing, financial healing, and ownership. Follow on Instagram for more info.

  • Los Angeles Urgan League

    Learn & Grow, Find Funding, & Access New Markets through Education, Tech Assistance, & Access to Capital.

  • Say Hola Wealth Podcast

    Personal finance podcast helping busy professionals reclaim their time, purpose, and financial power.

  • Cultura & Cash Book & Podcast

    Lessons for Managing Finances and Cultural Expectations

  • NerdWallet

    Free app to track your credit score & get detailed data on spending habits.

RELATIONSHIPS

  • #000000 Hex Code Black Podcast

    Honest conversations with Black creative professionals.

  • Chats With Yvonne Podcast

    Practice public speaking and share your story con cultura.

  • The Level Up Podcast

    Elevate your career without sacrificing peace or joy.

  • Three's A Crowd

    Network, mixers, and community for Black creatives.

  • Future of Creatives

    Tech-minded multidisciplinary creative group + community platform building original products, spaces & experiences for creatives. Follow on Instagram for more info.

  • Where Are All The Black Designers?

    We are an initiative, platform, and community by and for Black Designers.

  • WorkSource Centers

    Free job search assistance, skills training, and resume assistance.

  • Rapid Response Team

    Free immediate assistance helping to ease the transition for laid-off workers.

  • Ferguson's Career Guidance Center

    Online resources accessible for free with a library card and pin.

  • Public Arts In Development (PAID)

    Career growth and economic empowerment resources for underrepresented artists in LA.