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Category: Black Survivors
Sexual Assault Services for Holistic Healing and Awareness (SASHA) Center
The SASHA Center is a sexual assault service, prevention and educational agency that supports survivors of sexual assault. SASHA Center is open to all; however they focus on assisting African-American women who are survivors of sexual assault. The center provides culturally specific services to Sexual Assault survivors through peer educational support groups that are free, confidential and trauma-informed.
Located in Detroit
Sexual Assault Services for Holistic Healing and Awareness 1-888-865-7055 (not 24-hour)
Links:
Black Men Heal
Black Men Heal is an organization with a mission “to provide access to mental health treatment, psycho-education, and community resources to men of color”. In order to apply for 8 free therapy sessions, the form will need to be filled out. Please note that because of a limited number of slots, an application does not guarantee selection.
Kings Corner
Black Men Heal offers a free support group for men of color, Kings Corner. This is a virtual space for men of color who are seeking free therapy. To register, click this link.
Me Too Movement
The #MeToo Movement took social media by storm in October 2017, originally founded by Taran Burke in 2006, to share the impact and prevalence of sexual violence in communities. The organization that developed from this movement continues to work to provide assistance to a large spectrum of survivors.
Links:
Home– Organization’s main page
Resource Library– a library of resources filterable by experience, needs, and identity (gender, sexual orientation, disability, ethnicity and race)
Healing Room– a virtual room that provide guided meditations, healing playlists, journaling, and activities. Click around the “room” to find the different resources.
Support a Survivor– infosheet and toolkits for individuals in a survivor’s support network.
Taking Me Back- Supporting Survivors
Taking Me Back is an independent poster that supports sexual assault survivors through posts on a variety of information. The page discusses survivors like Vanessa Guillen, Toyin Salua, Daisy Coleman, and many other survivors, as well as current policies and the impact that they have for survivors. The page posts resources specific to different identities.
Instagram: @_taking.me.back_
Twitter: @_takingmeback_
YWCA Kalamazoo
The YWCA Kalamazoo is a non profit organization whose mission is to eliminate racism and empower women.
What We Stand For: After being founded in 1885, we serve as the oldest and largest association in Michigan. Originally established to provide residence services for young women, today YWCA Kalamazoo serves as a primary resource for economic, gender, and racial justice for all women, children and families in Kalamazoo.
What We Do: Advocacy & Systems Change, Caring for Victims of Abuse, Promoting Maternal & Child Health, and Improving the Lives of Children
Contact Us: For Information About Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, Human Trafficking, Child Care, Pregnancy Services, and More.
- 24/7 Crisis Line & Shelter: 269.385.3587
If you would like to help, you can donate, become a Member, or volunteer.
Counseling Center
The Kalamazoo College Counseling Center is housed in Hicks Center on the first floor of the west wing. The Counseling Center offers a wide range of services including individual and group counseling, as well as outreach programming, and training opportunities. The Counselors can assist with your mental wellness needs, explore options, and provide referrals and resources.
More information can be found on their page: Counseling Center
BEAM (The Black Emotional and Mental Health Collective)
The Black Emotional and Mental Health Collective, also know as BEAM, is an organization that aims to remove barriers for black people to gain access to emotional support services.
BEAM offers an online directory of Black virtual therapists. Virtual therapy can be conducted through email, video conferencing, phone or online chatting options. Each individual can choose which is more comfortable. You can find the directory here: Black Virtual Wellness Directory
BEAM also provides resources and videos focused on mental health and techniques to cope with anxiety, depression, and stress.
Resources can be found here: Resources
Videos can be found here: Virtual Trainings
@shewillspeak
She Will Speak is an organization that aims to empower women through education, awareness, and the arts to cultivate healing and change.
Website: She Will Speak Series
Facebook: She Will Speak Series
Instagram: @shewillspeakseries or @shewillspeak
@SurvivorsofColor
@SurvivorsofColor is an Instagram and Facebook page that offers support and empowerment of BIPOC who have experienced sexual violence.
Patricia O’Garro, creator of the pages, shares hopeful and caring messages for survivors of color. As a survivor herself, she shares resources and posts on topics of trauma, social justice, and support.
Instagram: @survivorsofcolor
Facebook: survivorsofcolor