Black Girls Smile is a national nonprofit dedicated to advancing mental health and well-being through culturally responsive education, healing spaces, and access to care. Our work centers joy, resilience, and community, and is rooted in the belief that mental wellness is a right, not a privilege.
Founded in response to the lack of culturally affirming mental health support for Black girls and young women, Black Girls Smile exists to ensure they are seen, supported, and empowered to thrive.
We promise affirming, accessible, and unapologetically Black girl-centered mental health support and spaces, so every Black girl can thrive on her own terms.
This promise guides how we design programs, show up in community, and build systems of care rooted in dignity, agency, and belonging.
Our work centers Black girls and young women, while intentionally engaging the caregivers, educators, and community members who support them. We believe mental wellness is collective, and healing happens in relationship.
We believe lasting mental wellness for Black girls and young women happens when care is preventive, culturally grounded, and community-centered.
When Black girls and young women have access to affirming mental health education, supportive relationships, and culturally responsive care, and when the adults and systems around them are equipped to support that care, they are better able to build resilience, strengthen coping skills, and lead mentally healthy lives.
Programs
- School-Based Programming
- Community Events & Activations
- Therapy Assistance
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