What BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month Really Means

July is BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month—a time to amplify the mental health experiences of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color. Originally founded in 2008 to honor the legacy of author, advocate, and trailblazer Bebe Moore Campbell. This month calls attention to the unique challenges BIPOC communities face when it comes to mental health care.

Bebe Moore Campbell was a powerful voice for equity and inclusion in mental health. She fought tirelessly to dismantle the stigma surrounding mental illness in communities of color and to ensure people had access to culturally responsive care. Her work reminds us that mental health is not a luxury—it’s a human right.

At ReAlign Wellness Group, we carry that vision forward. We know that systemic racism, cultural stigma, generational trauma, and lack of access have made it harder for many BIPOC individuals to receive the care they deserve. That’s why we’re committed to creating safe, affirming, and accessible spaces where healing can happen.

Why Representation Matters in Mental Health Care

Representation isn’t just about visibility—it’s about safety, understanding, and trust. When you walk into a therapy session and see someone who shares or affirms your identity, it becomes easier to:

• Speak openly without code-switching

• Be understood without having to educate

• Feel safe naming your cultural context

• Receive care that respects your traditions, language, and values

BIPOC clients often carry generations of survival, silence, and shame. Therapy should be a space to unpack those burdens—not add to them.

We believe in therapy that affirms your story, celebrates your culture, and acknowledges the strength and softness that live within you. During BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month—and every month—we invite you to explore what healing looks like for you. You don’t have to carry it all alone.