Deconstructing the Mental Health System was founded in 2020 by Makinie Fortino, to address the mental health system’s racial and financial inequities for communities and providers of the global majority, through resources, direct services, education and community wellness events.
Feeling whole is our birthright, and we are claiming it.
INITIATIVES:
FOR COMMUNITY (DMHS & Partner Services):
Provider Directory:
The average directory listing costs $20-$40 per month. By offering a free provider directory, we are saving our mental health, medical and wellness providers around $360 dollars per year!
Therapy sessions can cost anywhere from $80-$200+, on average $150. By offering 12 sessions of FREE Therapy & Wellness services, we are saving clients an average of $1,800.
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FOR PROVIDERS (Resources, WAC, BIPoC & QTPoC Educational Materials):
PARTNERSHIP INFO, SHOP & TESTIMONIALS:
Learn more about our mission and values.
Deconstructing the Mental Health System is a 501(c)3 nonprofit charitable organization status and donations are tax deductible.
**If you are having a medical emergency, please call 988 or go to your nearest emergency room.
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24-hour help is available at the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline- Call 1-800-273-8255
24-Hour text support is also available by texting HOME to 741741**
Peer Support Warm Line: 877-500-9776