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Image Description: A dark-toned person extends their hand, symbolizing both giving and receiving in a gesture of connection and exchange

Our Work

Coloring Mental Health Collective (CMHC) advocates and organizes for the mental wellness of Black and Brown people.

We create safe, transformative spaces where communities can come together to engage in powerful dialogue, dismantle harmful ideologies, and reimagine a future where healing, freedom, and authentic relationships are more than dreams—they’re realities.

CMHC is about reclaiming what belongs to us—belonging, peace, and joy.

Image Description: Four Black individuals — two men and two women — extend their hands toward each other, uniting at the center in a powerful gesture of solidarity and mutual support.

Image Description: Four individuals—two dark-toned and two medium-toned—extend their hands toward each other, uniting at the center in a powerful gesture of solidarity and mutual support.

How we advocate and organize

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Continuing
Education

We equip clinicians, clergy, and community leaders with the knowledge and tools to provide thoughtful, effective mental health care for Black and Brown communities.

Through proven theories and practical strategies, we empower caregivers to offer deeper support, foster healing, and create lasting impact—working toward our goal of equipping 1,000 professionals by 2030 with the skills to drive change in their communities.

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Image Description: Three dark-toned women come together, finding strength, community, and friendship.

We organize and cultivate collectives of clinicians, clergy, and community leaders who are dedicated to supporting the mental well-being of Black and Brown communities.

Through our collective gatherings, including an annual conference, we foster healing, share resources, and build a community rooted in justice. Together, we create lasting change and accessible healing spaces for all.

Community
Organizing

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Image Description: A dark-toned male drummer smiles as he plays his instrument, fully immersed in the atmosphere.

The
Arts

We believe in the transformative power of the arts—music, spoken word, visual arts, and dance—that connect, strengthen community bonds, and nurture the mental well-being of Black and Brown people.

We offer creative experiences that provide coping skills and inspiration to the general public. We also provide training for musicians, artists, and youth, equipping them with the tools to create work that heals, uplifts, and ignites change.