Breaking the Stigma: A Guide to Addiction Recovery and Cultural Resilience for African Americans

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Please call and talk to someone. You ARE precious.

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American National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (NSPL):

Suicide is the second leading cause of death for young people between 10 to 24. If you’re anyone contemplating suicide, please know you’re loved, and there’s help.

And if you know someone who is contemplating suicide, DO NOT promise anyone that you will keep his or her suicidal thoughts a secret.

Call 24/7:
1-800-273-TALK (8255)

Chat Online Anytime:
http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org

Speak Up For Mental Health: Find Mental Health Organizations and Experts:
https://www.bevocalspeakup.com/#

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Drug Disorders In African Americans:

Research shows that African Americans may experience more barriers to substance abuse treatment than any other racial group. The reasons for this is vast but we believe that by sharing valuable information, African Americans can learn about the different recovery options available to them and get help. These resources have been created with the purpose of educating and saving lives.

Our resources below are medically reviewed and provide help to African Americans who may be struggling with drug or alcohol misuse:

A Guide to Addiction and Recovery for African Americans – Provides helpful statistics, looks at the differences in substance abuse patterns across the black population, and treatment options to consider.
Demographics and Addiction – African Americans may experience more barriers to treatment than other groups, this guide can help one become aware of payment options and how to find providers who understand the issues unique to this population.
How Different Cultures Deal with Alcoholism – Learn why culture, religion, race, social circles, socioeconomic status, and home environment can be a factor in how a person treats alcohol abuse.
Alcohol and Drug Abuse Among African Americans – Provides helpful statistics, looks at the differences in substance abuse patterns across the black population, and treatment options to consider.
Prevail Recovery Center – An excellent guide full of resources for Black LGBTQ+ people.
Southeast Detox For Black Women – A guide to help Black women rise and thrive. Substance abuse and co-occurring mental health disorders are significant problems in the United States, but some populations are more affected than others. Here are 51 Essential Addiction & Self-Care Resources for Black Women.
Centric Behavioral Health – Abundant resources for Asian Americans in the LGBTQ+ community.
Black Girls Thriving – therapyforblackgirls.com
National Queer & Trans Therapists of Color Network – https://nqttcn.com/en/

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For People of Color And The BIPOC Community:

Mental Health for Black and African American Students:
Black and African American college students experience disparities in mental health care. Read this guide to find support, including online resources.
https://www.bestcolleges.com/resources/black-mental-health-guide/

Live Another Day:
Live Another Day believes in equal access to life-saving mental health and substance use resources. This website provides extensive information on the best resources available.
https://liveanotherday.org/

Detox Local:
An excellent resource that features abundant information including mental health and substance use resources specifically for the AAPI (American Asian and Pacific Islander) community.
https://www.detoxlocal.com/resources/aapi-addiction-mental-health/

Louisville Addiction Center:
An extensive resource curated for the parents of BIPOC students. Here are 32 Addiction & Mental Health Resources For BIPOC Parents.
https://louisvilleaddictioncenter.com/32-addiction-mental-health-resources-for-bipoc-parents/

Summit Wellness Group:
Written and curated by Black women, this guide features over 60 resources for BIPOC folks. Here are Summit Wellness Group’s Top 61 BIPOC Addiction & Mental Health Resources. We’ve curated a list of the top resources that support the mental health of the BIPOC community.
https://thesummitwellnessgroup.com/resources/bipoc-resources/

The War on Drugs and Its Impact on Mass Incarceration in the United States
https://rehabnet.com/war-on-drugs-mass-incarceration/
Helpline Information: 866-985-8118