About us
Our Work in the Arts
Darkness RISING harnesses the power of the arts to inspire, uplift, and foster healing within the Black community. We produce inspirational cover songs, visual albums, and live concerts featuring Black Broadway and arts professionals—many of whom have personal experiences with mental health challenges. Through music, dance, performance, and storytelling, we create spaces for dialogue, self-expression, and emotional connection, using the arts as a catalyst for wellness and healing.
Our Work in Mental Health
We provide free, culturally competent mental health resources designed to support and empower marginalized communities. Our initiatives include community wellness workshops, the REBUILD program for justice involved and formerly incarcerated people of color, the REBUILD Youth program for youth with Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), Find Me a Therapist, our Black Mental Health Resource Packet, and our Black Mental Health Provider Database. We are committed to making mental health support accessible, addressing systemic barriers, and erasing the stigma surrounding mental health in the Black community and beyond. Through these resources, we connect community members to vital care, advocate for systemic change, and foster a more equitable mental health landscape.
MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES
REBUILD
We connect formerly incarcerated and justice-impacted people of color with culturally competent therapists of color. We carefully vet therapists, arrange appointments, and fund up to 10 therapy sessions. REBUILD fosters healing, empowerment, and supports successful reintegration into society.
Find Me a Therapist
We connect Black therapy seekers to Black therapists. We’ll connect you with a therapist who understands your mental health needs and specializes in your journey. We have a network of culturally competent Black mental health professionals available for youth and adults.
FMAT is a self-pay service. However, we offer FREE therapy vouchers at select times during the year, based on available funding. Follow us on social media and subscribe to our newsletter to stay updated on when vouchers become available!
Our resources are available nationwide in the US.
Find Me a Therapist
We connect Black therapy seekers to Black therapists. We’ll connect you with a therapist who understands your mental health needs and specializes in your journey. We have a network of culturally competent Black mental health professionals available for youth and adults.
Black Mental Health Resource Packet
A digital and printed packet of directories, websites, apps, podcasts, organizations, advocates and more for the Black community.
Black Mental Health Provider Database
A directory of Black therapists and mental health providers.
WELLNESS WORKSHOPS
Free community conversations, panel discussions and forums with Black mental health educators, licensed professionals and community healers about the issues that impact us.
In-person programs available in NC and NYC.
Get your FREE Mental Health Resource Packet!
OUR MISSION
Erase
the negative stigma of mental health issues
Improve
the health and wellness of the Black community
Raise
awareness about mental health in our community
Empower
and engage our community via resources, events and services.
Our Why
Our programming addresses racial injustice and incarceration through a transformative justice lens, creating safe spaces for healing with equitable wellness care.
Historically, segregation and “redlining” have isolated Black communities in neglected areas, causing structural disadvantages. This has led to poverty and adverse outcomes in education, nutrition, health, and employment, resulting in a greater likelihood of behavioral health disorders. Persistent discrimination and inequitable healthcare access often result in lower behavioral health care utilization among our Black community members, impacting diagnosis and treatment. We empower our community by spreading joy through inspiring music, providing equitable resources, and fostering meaningful mental health discussions.
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