ONLY AVAILABLE FOR CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS
Your mental health
deserves real support
Free, culturally responsive therapy for Black women and birthing individuals who are pregnant or postpartum and cannot afford the care they need.
Made Possible by Our Supporters
Black women deserve mental health care that actually sees them
Why This Matters
Black women and birthing individuals in America face a mental health crisis that goes largely unaddressed. Not because the need is invisible, but because the system was never fully built to serve them.
The BGMH Foundation created the Therapy Voucher Program to change that. This is a free perinatal mental health program that connects Black women in California with culturally responsive therapists during one of life's most vulnerable seasons: pregnancy and postpartum.
The BGMH Foundation Therapy Voucher Program is a funded mental health initiative that provides free therapy to Black women and Black birthing individuals in California who are pregnant or up to 12 months postpartum and cannot afford private mental health care.
Who This Serves
This program was made for you
You may be eligible for free therapy if you meet the following criteria. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, anxious, isolated, or just need someone to talk to, we're here.
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Black Women and Birthing People
You identify as a Black woman or Black birthing individual.
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California Residents
You currently live in the state of California.
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Pregnant or Postpartum
You are navigating the perinatal period, from pregnancy through 12 months postpartum.
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Uninsured or Underinsured
You do not have insurance or your current coverage does not adequately cover mental health care.
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Financial Barrier to Care
The out-of-pocket cost of therapy is a barrier preventing you from getting the support you need.
Three steps to your first session
How It Works
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Submit Your Application
Fill out our short Therapy Voucher Application online. It takes just a few minutes and asks about your situation and needs.
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Our Team Reviews
We review your application and reach out with next steps. Our team is caring, confidential, and here to help you navigate the process.
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Get Connected to a Therapist
If eligible, we match you with a therapist from our culturally responsive provider network who gets your lived experience. Start therapy sessions at no cost to you. You deserve this.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about our Therapy Voucher Program
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Yes. The Therapy Voucher Program provides completely free therapy sessions to eligible applicants. There is no cost, no hidden fees, and no insurance required. The program is fully funded through grants and community donors committed to Black maternal mental health equity.
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Yes. At this time, free therapy vouchers are only available to residents of California. If you live outside California, please contact us at info@bgmhfoundation.org and we will do our best to connect you with other resources.
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Our free therapy is open to Black women and Black birthing individuals who are California residents, currently pregnant or within 12 months postpartum, and who are uninsured, underinsured, or face financial barriers to accessing mental health care.
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Our team aims to review applications as quickly as possible and typically responds within a few business days. If your need is urgent, please indicate that in your application so we can prioritize your review.
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The number of sessions available may vary based on current funding availability. Our team will outline the specific session allotment with you once your application is approved.
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Yes. Your application and all personal information are handled with strict confidentiality. We are committed to protecting your privacy at every step of this process.
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Click the "Apply for Free Therapy" button on this page to access the Therapy Voucher Application. The form is short and takes just a few minutes to complete. Once submitted, our team will review your application and follow up with next steps.
You are not alone.
Let us walk this journey with you.
Take the First Step
Applying takes just a few minutes.
Our team handles the rest. You focus on you.