Dear Cocoa is a guided journal and healing community that provides the support you always needed. With a psychology framework rooted in culture, we believe that tracking emotions with context and support will heal the community.
We host events sponsored by brands that believe in the wellness and betterment of underrepresented groups.
Our mission is to close the mental health gap by addressing our unique traumas and creating a safe space to unpack and unwind.
Quality tools, trusted resources, and a community that cares.
We are Dear Cocoa.
Resources That Really Work.
*These are resources that have helped our community — always verify current availability in your area*
Mental Health
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline — Call or text 988 for mental health crisis support 24 hours a day. You do not have to be suicidal to call — overwhelm, grief, and feeling lost are enough.
Crisis Text Line — Text HOME to 741741 for free confidential crisis support 24 hours a day.
https://www.crisistextline.org
Therapy for Black Girls — Therapist directory specifically for Black women and girls.
https://therapyforblackgirls.com
Open Path Collective — Affordable therapy sessions $30 to $80 per session for people in financial hardship.
https://openpathcollective.org
Inclusive Therapists — Therapist directory prioritizing BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and other marginalized communities.
https://www.inclusivetherapists.com
The Steve Fund — Mental health support specifically for young people of color.
Sol Health — Affordable therapy for underserved communities.
Sad Girls Club — Community and mental health resources for women.
The Crisis Hotline Directory — A comprehensive directory for mental health resources, employment, respite, addiction, homelessness, and more if you are feeling in distress or trying to help a loved one.
https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline
Rainn — National Sexual Assault Hotline https://rainn.org/
Maternal Mental Health
Postpartum Support International — Mental health resources specifically for mothers navigating postpartum depression, anxiety, and maternal mental health challenges.
The Motherhood Center — Maternal mental health support for mothers at all stages.
https://www.themotherhoodcenter.com
Moms Rising — Advocacy and resources for mothers navigating systems, policy, and community support.
The Tender Foundation — One time cash programs, diapers, and essentials for women navigating single motherhood.
https://www.thetenderfoundation.com/
Babies Can't Wait — Educational and therapy placement and assistance for special needs children under the age of 3.
https://www.babychildrensclinic.com/babies-cant-wait
Merlin's Magic Wand — Creating magical experiences for children who need it most.
https://www.merlinsmagicwand.org
Food
Feeding America — National food bank network connecting people with local food resources.
https://www.feedingamerica.org
SNAP Benefits — Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program for qualifying individuals and families.
Too Good To Go — Discounted surplus food from local restaurants and stores — reduce waste and save money.
Mutual Aid Hub — Community led food and resource sharing networks organized by city.
Housing
National Low Income Housing Coalition — Housing resources and advocacy for low income individuals and families.
HUD Housing Counseling — Free or low cost housing counseling nationally through the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
https://www.hud.gov/housing_counseling
The National Domestic Violence Hotline — Emergency housing and safety resources for survivors of domestic violence.
Job Placement & Education
Year Up — A job training and placement program for inner city youth connecting young adults to career opportunities at leading corporations.
Per Scholas — Free technology training and job placement for adults in underserved communities.
Goodwill Career Centers — Free job training, resume help, and placement nationally.
YWCA — Job training, career counseling, and economic empowerment programs nationally.
Digital Undivided — Supporting Black and Latina women entrepreneurs with resources and community.
https://www.digitalundivided.com
Library Card — With a library card you can get free access to books, digital media including ebooks and movies, educational workshops, WiFi, museum passes, state park passes, recreational activities, and more.
https://www.librarything.com/local
Fitness & Wellness
Black Girl Pilates — A space for and centered around Black women who teach Pilates to share ideas, successes, and struggles as instructors and teachers within the business of the method. https://www.blackgirlpilates.com/
Hills 4 ATL — Providing free fitness for the city of Atlanta.
The Home Depot Backyard — Free community events and activities in Atlanta.
https://www.thehomedepotbackyard.com
For Creatives ❤︎
Acther Studios — Free actors workshops and education for creatives.
Reparations Club — A concept bookshop and creative space celebrating Black culture and creativity.
https://www.reparationsclub.com
The Laundromat Project — Supporting artists of color in creating community centered art.
https://www.laundromatproject.org
Black Art Futures Fund — Grants and resources for Black artists.
https://nbaf.org/artist-project-fund/
Creative Capital — Grants and professional development for artists across disciplines.
Funds for the Arts — Grants for artists.
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