One of the goals of 100 Black Men of the Bay Area is to provide mental health education, awareness, and resources to the African-American community.
Many people who access mental health services or therapy pay for it through their medical insurance, Employee Assistance Programs (EAP), or out-of-pocket. A standard therapy session usually runs $150-$250 per session. Private insurance and public benefits are, in many cases, a barrier to receiving services due to the red tape and slow/low provider compensation (Our accounts payable cycle is NET30, though payments are often received sooner). As a result, many therapists prefer cash payments, while others do not accept medical insurance.
100 Black Men of the Bay Area provides financial support for mental health care and therapy for people in the African-American community in California. We will pay for two (2) sessions per month for three (3) months.
Finding the right therapist may be one of the most important decisions you will ever make. Participants can choose their own qualified clinician or select one from our vetted therapists in Alameda County. Our Resources Page may provide you with additional guidance to start.
Participants may choose to meet with any one of the following types of qualified therapists:
*Clinicians must be actively practicing and provide a valid license or a supervisor’s license.
*There is a limit of five (5) program participants for each program service provider at one time.
Qualifying and participating is simple:
1. Open to New Program Participants Only
2. Participant MUST be a resident of California
3. Complete the Simple Application and Symptom Scale Quick Assessment
4. Receive Approval for the Participant and Clinician
5. Begin Therapy Sessions Within 30 Days of Application Approval
6. Clinician Completes the Payment Request (after service)
7. 100 Black Men of the Bay Area Pays the Invoice (average is 30 days).
*Support is limited to residents of California.
*This program is for new participants who have not participated in our
mental health financial support programs in the past.
For more information, please email us at mentalhealthsupport@100blackmenba.org or call 510-501-4596.
~Attention Clinicians~
Clinicians are to email invoices to: mentalhealthap@100blackmenba.org
Our accounts payable cycle is 30 days after receiving your invoices, though payments are often received much sooner.
For more information, please email us at mentalhealthsupport@100blackmenba.org or call 510-501-4596.