Welcome to the Los Angeles Resource Hub!
Explore resources curated by the Melanin Minds team.
ALIGNING
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Mitzy Ruelas, LMFT (she/her)
Bilingual Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist offering virtual therapy for individuals and couples in California.
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Dr. Vic Doster, PsyD, LCSW-S (he/him)
Doctor of Psychology & Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Supervisor serving individuals and couples in California.
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Deniss Pleiner, LMFT (she/her)
Culturally Aligned and Trauma-Informed Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
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Alicia Crooks, AMFT (she/her)
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, Associate Professional Clinical Counselor & Wellness Life Coach
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The Loveland Foundation
Vouchers for 4-12 free therapy sessions for Black women and girls seeking therapy. Fund application opens on a quarterly basis.
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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.
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Open Path Collective
Inclusive directory of therapists offering sesions from $30 - $60.
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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.
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9-8-8
Call 24/7 to connect in English or Spanish with a crisis counselor for free, confidential, immediate help.
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1-800-854-7771
Call 24/7 if you or anyone you know needs mental health or substance use support or connections.
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Text "LA" to 74171
Connect to a crisis counselor 24/7
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Latinx Therapy Podcast
Exploring culturally relevant topics like generational trauma, mental health barriers, self-care, and personal growth.
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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.
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Therapy, Explained YouTube
BIPOC mental health information. & education to help empower you on your mental health journey.
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ADHD & Black Culture Soundcloud Playlist
Helping raise awareness and educate African Americans about ADHD and other mental health challenges.
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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
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We Grow LA
Free groceries for families in need, including fresh produce & pantry staples every Friday.
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No Us Without You LA
Offering food security for the undocumented community. Apply directly for food security aid through the form en Español.
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City of Inglewood Senior Food Distribution Program
Available for residents 60 and over on the fourth Tuesday of every month at Rogers Park.
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Everytable
Freshly made from scratch meals inspired by community and priced to remain accessible to residents. Store locations and delivery available throughout Los Angeles.
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NELA Food Distribution
Grassroots organization hosting food fundraisers & distribution in North East LA. Follow on Instagram for more info.
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LA Health Services' Food Distributions
Monthly food distribution events throughout Los Angeles County
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Rooted
Group fitness & personal training reimagining fitness for every generation.
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Babes of Wellness
Compton-based all women’s queer wellness offering group, individual, & señora classes.
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CalFresh eatFRESH
Resources, Dietitian answers, and recipes made with low-cost ingredients.
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PS Buena Cocina YouTube
Bilingual nutrition content made in & for South LA
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Food Prep Addict YouTube
Tutorials, recipes, and benefits of frozen meal prepping.
HOLISTC HEALING
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Vanessa Blais
Yoga, Rebounding, & Sound Baths
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Omi Bell
Breathwork, Sound Healing, & Reiki
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Milan Bell Watts
Crystal Healing, Tuning Fork Womb Balancing, Scared Partner Training & Full-Spectrum Doula Services
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Crea Jackson
Sliding Scale 1-on-1 Breathwork
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Ayres Nouveau
Meditation, Reiki, Yoga, Sound Healing, Spiritual Mentorship & End of Life Doula Services
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Rooted
Group fitness & personal training reimagining fitness for every generation.
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Yoga With Ramoni YouTube
At-Home Stretches, Yoga, & Meditation
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WalkGood
Free weekly yoga & wellness classes, running groups, & healing circles
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Compton Wellness Collective
Accessible wellness workshops & group events
MINDSET SHIFTING
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Mental Health America Los Angeles
Housing, Employment, & Education Resources.
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Peace of Mind Accounting
Tax Accounting, Financial Therapy, Bookkeeping, Tax Strategy & Preparation.
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Luzy King
Financial coach helping Latinas build wealth through investing, financial healing, and ownership. Follow on Instagram for more info.
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Los Angeles Urgan League
Learn & Grow, Find Funding, & Access New Markets through Education, Tech Assistance, & Access to Capital.
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Say Hola Wealth Podcast
Personal finance podcast helping busy professionals reclaim their time, purpose, and financial power.
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Cultura & Cash Book & Podcast
Lessons for Managing Finances and Cultural Expectations
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NerdWallet
Free app to track your credit score & get detailed data on spending habits.
RELATIONSHIPS
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#000000 Hex Code Black Podcast
Honest conversations with Black creative professionals.
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Chats With Yvonne Podcast
Practice public speaking and share your story con cultura.
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The Level Up Podcast
Elevate your career without sacrificing peace or joy.
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Three's A Crowd
Network, mixers, and community for Black creatives.
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Future of Creatives
Tech-minded multidisciplinary creative group + community platform building original products, spaces & experiences for creatives. Follow on Instagram for more info.
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Where Are All The Black Designers?
We are an initiative, platform, and community by and for Black Designers.
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WorkSource Centers
Free job search assistance, skills training, and resume assistance.
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Rapid Response Team
Free immediate assistance helping to ease the transition for laid-off workers.
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Ferguson's Career Guidance Center
Online resources accessible for free with a library card and pin.
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Public Arts In Development (PAID)
Career growth and economic empowerment resources for underrepresented artists in LA.
