The Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation is a nonprofit organization serving the Black Community and our Mental Freedom 🖤

Core values

- **Eradicating Mental Health Stigma**: The foundation aims to eradicate the stigma around mental health in the African American community, a significant societal issue[1][2][5].
- **Providing Accessible Mental Health Resources**: The 'She Care Wellness Pods' and other initiatives provide hassle-free access to mental wellness resources, particularly targeting women and girls on HBCU campuses, which is a underserved population[1][2][5].
- **Culturally Competent Therapy**: The foundation offers localized and culturally competent therapy resources, which is crucial for effective mental health care in diverse communities[1][2][5].
- **Community Empowerment**: The initiatives encourage Black individuals to own their history, heritage, and collective wounds in empowering and transformative ways, contributing to community well-being and empowerment[1][2][5].
- **Scholarships and Training**: The foundation provides scholarships for aspiring mental health professionals and cultural competency training, which helps in increasing the pipeline of Black clinicians and improving the quality of mental health services[5].