About the network
The network is built on the premise that African Americans should have a choice to obtain the support, guidance and care of an African American provider to deal with personal and professional problems that are heightened, sometimes caused by and frequently incubated in the invisible pressure cooker of institutional racism.
Many web visitors send messages to us expressing deep appreciation and relief that we are here. Some of your stories of your experiences are both heartbreaking and extremely familiar. For many of you, it is an opportunity to take a breath and not feel the curious eye of someone who may be caring but simply doesn't understand the effects of racism. Or denies it.
Blacks who live in all-black communities are often not as overwhelmed by these issues because they don't interact with majority folks as often, until they seek care.
The network is offering a resting place, an opportunity to vent, to see clearly and move on to reparative healing. To create a connection with your Higher Power that will both guide and shield you in an environment that may experience some inter-ethnic static before it sings a smooth, clear multicultural song.
We invite licensed, experienced mental health providers to join us. Click here to join.