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NCJW|LA is a section of the National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW), a grassroots organization of volunteers and advocates who turn progressive ideals into action. Inspired by Jewish values, NCJW strives for social justice by improving the quality of life for women, children, and families and by safeguarding individual rights and freedoms. NCJW|LA serves more than 12,000 individuals through our Community Mental Health and Supportive Services, Scholarships, Talkline, Youth Educational Programs and Services, Back 2 School Store, intern training programs and our clothing assistance projects. NCJW|LA social justice programs provide education and legislative advocacy on issues that affect and impact women, children, and families in the areas of children’s rights, economic justice, healthcare, human trafficking, immigration reform, reproductive justice, LGBTQ+ rights, and gender-related violence.

ABOUT THE BORIS LAWRENCE HENSON FOUNDATION (BLHF) As the pioneering Black mental health advocacy group in the US, the BLHF provides access to localized and black-culturally competent therapy resources sourced through a network of clinicians, service providers, counselors, and thought leaders. The foundation is named in honor of Boris Lawrence Henson, father of Academy Award and Emmy-nominated actress and founder Taraji P. Henson, who suffered mental health challenges without resources or support. Founded in 2018, within a short time, BLHF has built its reputation on the promise of providing trusted referrals and demonstrating a deep understanding of the population health of communities of color. Through timely and relevant programming and awareness campaigns, it is the hope that mental health will become a known quantity within Black communities, helping the Foundation to achieve a critical mass of Black self-care advocates and allies nationwide. Through a myriad of corporate partnerships, BLHF encourages mental wellness; raises awareness of the stigma and the use of stigmatizing language when referring to mental illness; provides mental health resources and support, offers scholarships to Black students who seek a career in the mental health field; extends mental health services to young people in underserved schools and communities, combats recidivism and supports re-entry for returning citizens. The Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation is charting a new course that encourages Black individuals to own their history, heritage, and collective wounds in empowering, empathic, and transformative ways.

Crisis Text Line provides free, 24/7, high-quality text-based mental health support and crisis intervention by empowering a community of trained volunteers to support people in their moments of need.

The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is dedicated to saving lives and bringing hope to those affected by suicide. AFSP creates a culture that’s smart about mental health through education and community programs, develops suicide prevention through research and advocacy, and provides support for those affected by suicide. AFSP has local chapters in all 50 states with programs and events nationwide.

The mission of National Students of AMF Support Network is to connect and empower college students grieving the illness or death of a loved one to support one another and channel their grief towards community service.

Their mission is to promote the well-being of children, adults, and families who experience mental illness, emotional or developmental difficulties, or behavioral challenges.

RMHA is an award-winning, not-for-profit agency providing effective behavioral healthcare to approximately 2,000 individuals living in the Northwest Bronx, Upper Manhattan and Westchester County. RMHA was founded by local leaders led by The Society for Ethical Culture in 1959 in response to the overwhelming perceived need for community mental health care in the area. In our 57th year, RMHA continues to thrive on the principles on which it was built: quality and affordability, promoting community involvement and enthusiasm through local and city-wide partnerships. We maintain formal and informal links with other Bronx and citywide mental health, substance abuse and social service agencies including the Coalition of Behavioral Health Agencies, Inc. We continually seek new ways to remain meaningfully connected to our constituents and to keep pace with the growth and shifting needs of our vibrant and culturally diverse community. We have earned a reputation for excellent service and management and are well regarded as a field placement site for graduate students from professional training programs throughout Greater New York. RMHA received the Mental Health Agency Award from the New York City Department of Mental Health for exceptional performance. In 2009-2010, RMHA served more than 2,000 clients throughout the Bronx, including schools, churches and community centers.