Therapy Assistance, Grants, Scholarships & Low-Cost Mental Health Resources
At MyMindset NYC Counseling Services, we believe in supporting accessible care. Below is a curated list of organizations that offer therapy scholarships, grants, vouchers, free sessions, or reduced-cost counseling.
The Loveland Foundation
Provides financial assistance for therapy to Black women and girls, and supports Black nonbinary individuals through partner therapist networks. Therapy vouchers can help cover multiple sessions.
Asian Mental Health Collective: Lotus Therapy Fund
Financial assistance for therapy within Asian communities.
Black Girl Smile:
Therapy funding and mental health support for Black girls and young women.
Website: https://www.blackgirlssmile.org/therapy-assistance-program
Black Men Heal
Offers eight free therapy sessions and mental health support for Black men.
Free Black Therapy
Connects Black clients with Black therapists for free short-term therapy. Prioritizes individuals without adequate insurance or financial resources.
Mental Health Liberation:
Funds therapy access for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color. Connects clients with therapists and subsidizes care.
Website: https://mentalhealthliberation.org/
Asian Mental Health Project:
Grants and support to help Asian individuals access mental health services.
National Queer and Trans Therapists of Color Network
Financial assistance for queer and trans people of color seeking therapy.
Website: https://nqttcn.com/
The Steve Fund
Mental health resources and support focused on young people of color, particularly college students.
Website: https://stevefund.org/excellence-in-mental-health-on-campus/#enroll-now
Sad Girls Club
Free virtual support groups and facilitated mental health programming for women of color.
Website: https://sadgirlsclub.org/remedy
Open Path Collective
One-time membership fee. Therapy sessions typically range from $40–$70. Useful resource for uninsured or underinsured clients.
Website: https://openpathcollective.org/
Health Center Locator Tool
Website: https://findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov/
Behind the Scenes
Provides entertainment technology professionals who are in need of mental health or substance use support.
Website: https://behindthescenes.org/who-is-eligible-for-a-grant/
Music Health Alliance
Provide financial assistance to music industry professionals in need of mental health services.
Website: https://www.musichealthalliance.com/request-assistance/
William Rogers Motion Picture Pioneers Foundation
Provides financial assistance and supportive counseling to those who work in theatrical exhibition, distribution and vendors exclusive to either sector who are experiencing hardship due to illness, accident or underemployment.
Website: https://wrpioneers.org/assistance/
Caring of Restaurant Employees
CORE grants financial assistance to food and beverage operations employees with children when the employee, their spouse/domestic partner, or their child is faced with a life-altering health crisis, injury, death or natural disaster.
Southern Smoke Foundation: Food Mental Health Program
Provides no-cost mental health counseling and support services to food and beverage industry workers nationwide.
USBG Bartender Emergency Assistance Program
Provides emergency financial assistance and support services for bartenders and hospitality industry workers experiencing hardship.
Website: https://www.usbgfoundation.org/beap
Give an Hour
Provides peer led mental health services for military members, veterans, and individuals affected by trauma or crisis.
Website: https://giveanhour.org/peersupport/
The Emotional PPE Project
Connects healthcare workers, frontline professionals, and essential workers with free therapy services.
Website: https://directory.emotionalppe.org/healthcare-workers-landing
Patient Advocate Foundation
Offers case management, financial aid programs, and assistance navigating healthcare access, insurance issues, and treatment-related costs.
Website: https://www.patientadvocate.org/connect-with-services/financial-aid-funds/
Stand with Trans
Provides support groups, educational resources, community programming, and mental health resources for transgender youth, adults, and their families.
Website: https://standwithtrans.org/mental-health-therapy-services/
The Autistic People of Color Fund
Provides direct financial support and resources for autistic people of color, including assistance that may support mental health and wellness needs.
Website: https://autismandrace.com/
MyGOAL Autism Grant Program
Provides grants to families caring for individuals with autism spectrum disorder to support educational, therapeutic, and treatment-related services.
Chive Charities
Provides grants and financial assistance to individuals with disabilities, rare medical conditions, veterans, and others facing significant health-related challenges, which may help offset treatment-related expenses.
Website: https://chivecharities.org/recipient
To Write Love on Her Arm’s (TWLOHA)
Provides mental health resources and treatment scholarships through its Treatment & Recovery Scholarship Program for individuals seeking therapy, counseling, addiction treatment, and recovery services.
Website: https://twloha.com/find-help/apply/
Rebekah’s Angels
Offers financial assistance and grants for mental health counseling, therapy, and related wellness services for individuals facing financial hardship.
Website: https://www.rebekahsangels.org/
Disclaimer: This resource list is provided by MyMindset NYC Counseling Services for informational purposes only. Inclusion of any organization or program does not constitute an endorsement, referral, or recommendation for treatment.
The information provided is not medical, mental health, or legal advice and should not replace consultation with a qualified healthcare professional. Clients are encouraged to discuss any questions regarding their medical or mental health care with their healthcare provider.
Program eligibility, availability, and services may change without notice. MyMindset NYC Counseling Services is not responsible for the services provided by any listed organization.
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