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For advocates of Black girls & women...

Parents and caregivers play a crucial role in providing and advocating for safe spaces for exchanges about mental health. So, it is critical to our work that we work directly with advocates of Black girls and women.

Resources

Check out our growing list of resources of organizations and spaces centering Black girls.

Crisis & Wellness

Resources and emergency helplines for those who may be experiencing mental health distress

Preferred Providers

Find licensed providers of color who value the unique experiences of Black girls and women

For Black Girls & Women

Resources focused on the unique ways that mental health shows up for Black girls and women

Get help with a disorder

Resources focused on the unique ways that mental health shows up for Black girls and women

Advocate Resources
Upcoming Events

Join our virtual or in-person events focused on empowering the mental health and wellbeing of Black women and girls.

Caregiver Support Groups: Black Girls Smile x Mama Glow
Caregiver Support Groups: Black Girls Smile x Mama Glow
Multiple Dates
Mar 26, 2024, 12:00 PM
Mama Glow
Black Girls Events
Black Girl Programs
Programs

Participate in programs and workshops aimed at focusing on the whole Girl/Woman with an intentional centering around mental wellness.

On-Demand Workshops & Programming

Suicide Prevention Program Pilot

School & Community Offerings

FAQs

Please take a look at some of our common questions and answers. If you still have questions please contact our team.

  • What is Black Girls Smile Inc.?
    Black Girls Smile Inc. (BGS) is a national nonprofit organization that promotes positive mental health and educational activities geared toward young black women and girls.
  • Why was Black Girls Smile Inc. founded?
    In 2012, Black Girls Smile Inc. Founder and Executive Director, Lauren Carson, made a commitment to help ensure that all young black females feel supported, enlightened, and empowered to lead mentally healthy lives. To learn more about Lauren’s story and personal mental health journey, click here.
  • How long has Black Girls Smile Inc. been around?
    We were incorporated in 2012 and received our 501(c)(3) tax-deductible status in 2014.
  • Is Black Girls Smile Inc. just for black girls?
    Black Girls Smile unapologetically centers the needs and experiences of Black girls and young women. Due to the lack of gender-responsive and culturally affirming safe spaces for young Black femme people, our desire is to ensure we provide that nuanced support. However, we also understand that mental health literacy and awareness is important for all. Therefore, we ask that all those interested in our programming, regardless of age, gender or race enter into the space (whether virtually or in-person) understanding that our work speaks directly to the experiences of Black girls, young women and non-binary folks, and their support system.
  • How do I get involved in BGS Therapy Assistance Program?
    BGS is honored to partner with providers/therapists throughout N. America that serve and stand for the mental health and well-being of Black women and girls. To be added to BGS' Preferred Provider & Practice list we provide to our Therapy Assistance recipients and our community please complete the following form: Preferred Provider and Preferred Practice
  • How do I get information on facilitating a workshop or program with BGS?
    BGS team loves to partner with providers, community leaders, healers and so many more qualified and experience facilitators to offer diverse and relevant workshops and programming to our community. If you are interested in facilitating a workshop or program with BGS please complete this form HERE
  • I am interested in volunteering! How can I get involved?
    We are always looking for dedicated and passionate individuals to help us further our work. Please visit our Volunteer page to learn about available volunteer opportunities and to fill out the Volunteer Form.
  • What type of volunteer opportunities does Black Girls Smile have?
    BGS aims to create meaningful and impactful volunteer opportunities that can fit anyone's needs including virtual, in-person, on-time and continuous. During the COVID-19 pandemic many of our volunteer opportunities are virtual however we do have several IRL experiences for in-person programming that in which we follow all CDC guidelines and BGS specific protocols. If you are interest in getting more information about Volunteer experiences we encourage you to check out our Volunteer Page and contact our team HERE if you have any additional questions.
  • Does BGS have Corporate or Group Volunteer opportunities?
    Yes! We have various corporate volunteer experiences that can be offered both virtually and in-person for Corporate Partner and Groups. Please let our team know HERE if you are interested in Corporate Partnership Volunteerism or Group Volunteer experiences.
  • Are donations to Black Girls Smile tax-deductible?
    Yes! We received our 501(c)(3) status in September 2014, allowing donations to be tax-deductible. If you would like to donate, click here.
  • Can I donate to a specific program?
    Yes! When you donate through our Donation platform you can select a specific program to donate to.
  • Can I donate in honor of some else?
    Yes! When you donate through our Donation platform you can select "Tribute" to donate in honor of another.
  • How are BGS donations used?
    All donations to BGS are used for programming and general operating expenses. You can review our latest 990 filing HERE.
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