Tulsa Black Mental Health Alliance (TBMHA) is a nonprofit organization that focuses on improving the mental health of Tulsa’s black community. The group aims to reduce the stigma surrounding mental health issues and provide more resources to those in need. TBMHA offers professional counseling services and creates a supportive environment for people of color facing mental health challenges.
Kimberly Whayne, one of the founding members and a Licensed Professional Counselor, emphasizes the importance of receiving mental health services from individuals who understand the unique experiences of the black community. She believes that effective tools are needed to work through trauma, crisis, and generational traumas specific to African Americans and black and brown individuals.
TBMHA is committed to providing professional counseling services and other resources to help individuals improve their mental health. Whayne highlights the significance of educating the community about mental health and offering tips, resources, and connections to community organizations with professionals who share similar experiences.
The organization was founded by the Terence Crutcher Foundation and collaborates with agencies like Overcross Counseling and Caring Hearts Professional Counseling Services in North Tulsa. Those interested in partnering with TBMHA can reach out to the organization for more information on how to get involved.
