Honoring BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month

July 7, 2026

July is BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about mental health in Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities and recognize the unique challenges many individuals face when seeking care and support.

This observance was established in honor of Bebe Moore Campbell, an acclaimed author, advocate, and co-founder of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Urban Los Angeles. Campbell dedicated her life to advancing mental health awareness, promoting culturally responsive care, and expanding access to services for underserved communities. In 2008, Congress officially recognized July as Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month in her honor.

Mental health challenges can affect anyone, regardless of age, background, or culture. Yet stigma, systemic barriers, and limited access to culturally informed care can make it harder for many people in BIPOC communities to access help. This month serves as a reminder that culturally responsive support is available and that no one has to face mental health challenges alone.

National Minority (BIPOC) Mental Health Awareness Month was created by Bebe Moore Campbell, an author and mental health advocate. Campbell was a fierce advocate for mental health and spent much of her life fighting for culturally competent care, support services for underserved communities, and better mental health education. After her passing, her memory was honored by Congressional recognition of Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority (BIPOC) Mental Health Awareness Month in June of 2008.

More Good Days Together

Mental Health America's 2026 theme, "More Good Days Together," encourages us to reflect on what a good day looks like for ourselves, our families, and our communities. A good day can mean something different for everyone—feeling connected, managing stress, spending time with loved ones, or simply making it through a difficult moment.

No matter what a good day looks like to you, remember that more good days are possible. Help is available, recovery is possible, and you are not alone. Mental Health America provides toolkits and resources for BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month.

Culturally Responsive Support Resources

Access to culturally responsive care can play an important role in mental wellness. The following organizations offer mental health resources, crisis support, and services tailored to the unique experiences of diverse communities.

BlackLine: Promotes social justice and offers crisis support, peer support, and care tailored to BIPOC individuals. Call 1-800-604-5841 or visit callblackline.com to receive support.
Naseeha Mental Health: Provides 24/7 confidential mental health support geared toward Muslim youth and adults. Call 1-866-627-3342 or visit Naseeha.org to get started.
988 Suicide & Crisis Line: Provides 24/7 connection with trained crisis counselors. Call or text 988 or go to 988lifeline.org.
National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI): Offers HelpLine support and referrals via phone, text, or email. Visit NAMI.org, text "HelpLine" to 62640, or call 1-800-950-NAMI (6264).
Mental Health America (MHA): Offers culturally grounded resources, toolkits, and therapist directories for BIPOC communities. Visit mhanational.org/bipoc-mental-health to get started.
Therapy for Latinx National: A mental health resource that offers a therapist directory and culturally affirming support for Latinx communities. Go to therapyforlatinx.com to find support today.
The Trevor Project: Provides: 24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention services for LGBTQ+ youth, including those who are BIPOC. Visit thetrvorproject.org, text "Start" to 678-678, or call 1-866-488-7386 to receive support.
National Queer & Trans Therapists of Color Network (NQTTCN): A healing justice organization supporting queer & trans BIPOC mental health practitioners and communities. Visit NQTTCN.com to find support.