Resources
A Safer, More Supportive Way to Access Care
At NBC, we know how overwhelming it can feel to find the right support. Our mission is to make therapy accessible, affirming, and effective for individuals and families navigating trauma, depression, anxiety, and life transitions.
We specialize in working with professionals, caregivers, and those in high-stress or trauma-exposed fields. Our clinicians provide culturally responsive, evidence-based care with a focus on dignity, healing, and empowerment.
If You Are in Crisis
You are not alone. We understand that moments of crisis can feel scary, isolating, or overwhelming. Please take a moment to consider the resources below before making decisions about your next step.
Community-Centered Support Options
Warmlines (non-police intervention):
Blackline: 1-800-604-5841 (call or text)
Trans Lifeline: US 1-877-565-8860 | Canada 1-877-330-6366
Wildflower Alliance Peer Support Line: 1-888-407-4515
StrongHearts Native Helpline: 1-844-762-8483
If you must call 911:
Please know that police are not trained in mental health crisis care and may present risks for Black, Indigenous, LGBTQ+, Neurodivergent, and Disabled communities. Whenever possible, ask trusted friends, neighbors, or community members to be present with you.Warmlines that Avoid Police Intervention
The warmlines below offer transparency about their reporting and tracing policies.
Call or text: 1-800-604-5841
"A space for peer support, counseling, reporting of mistreatment, witnessing and affirming the lived experiences for folxs who are most impacted by systematic oppression with an LGBTQ+ Black Femme Lens."(English, español)
Call in US: 1-877-565-8860
Call in Canada: 1-877-330-6366"Provides trans peer support for our community that’s been divested from police since day one. We’re run by and for trans people."
See more regional resources from Trans Lifeline here.
Wildflower Alliance Peer Support Line
Call: 1-888-407-4515
See hours here.
"Answered by a trained peer supporter who has their own first-hand experience with psychiatric diagnosis, trauma, addiction, and/or other interrupting challenges."
Fireside Project Psychedelic Support Line
Call or text: 623-473-7433
See hours here.
"Support during and after psychedelic experiences. Totally free. Always confidential."
Call or text: 888-843-4564
See hours, more hotlines, and peer support chats here.
"Here to serve the entire community, by providing free & confidential peer-support, information, and local resources through national hotlines and online programs."
Call or text 24/7: 1-844-762-8483 or chat online
"A safe, anonymous, and confidential domestic and sexual violence helpline for Native Americans and Alaska Natives, offering support and advocacy."
NBC’s Commitment
We are a trauma-informed, liberation-minded practice. That means:
Cultural Responsiveness: We honor and affirm the experiences of BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and Neurodivergent clients.
Safety and Autonomy: We work to reduce harm in systems of care and provide you with options that protect your dignity.
Collective Healing: We believe mental health care should be rooted in empowerment, education, and community.
About New Beginnings Counseling
Individual Therapy: EMDR, Brainspotting, CBT, DBT, and trauma-focused care
Couples Therapy: Rebuilding trust, communication, and intimacy
Groups: Support for grief, racial trauma, postpartum adjustment, and more
Consultation & Mentorship: Helping new clinicians grow their private practice
We are based in Alabama but offer secure virtual therapy across multiple states.
Connect With Us
Schedule a session: www.nbcounselingllc.com/contact
Phone: 334-293-1411
Learn more about our clinicians, services, and resources on our website.
If you are in immediate danger, please call 911.
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TWLOHA Scholarship
We want to live in a world where it’s OK to talk about mental health and to ask for help. We hear all too often that the road to getting help can be full of roadblocks and challenges. That’s why we created the Treatment & Recovery Scholarship Program—to make it possible for you to get the help you deserve. If you are facing financial hardship, we want you to have access to the care you need.
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The Loveland Foundation
Loveland Therapy Fund recipients will have access to comprehensive lists of mental health professionals across the country providing high quality, culturally competent services to Black women and girls.
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No More Martyrs
Mental health services such as counseling can play an important role in providing Black individuals with strategies for coping from stress, healing from trauma and prioritizing their wholistic wellness. Unfortunately, a number of barriers prevent Black women and girls from utilizing counseling as a resource.
No More Martyrs is doing our part to remove barriers by offering free mental health counseling.
Free services are now available in Alabama.
Financial Assistance for Therapy
At New Beginnings Counseling, we believe mental health care should be accessible to everyone. We accept vouchers, grants, and scholarships from a variety of national and local organizations that provide partial to full funding for therapeutic services.
How to Apply
Each program has its own application process. Clients should apply directly with the organizations listed below and identify New Beginnings Counseling as their chosen provider when submitting their application.
National Resources
Loveland Therapy Fund
NQTTCN Mental Health Fund
Easy Activism: Black Mental Health Fund
Sad Girls Club Remedy Therapy Scholarship
For additional questions about financial assistance or getting started with therapy, contact us at:
📍 New Beginnings Counseling
📧 hello@nbcounselingllc.com
📞 334-293-1411
More Resources Coming!
Postpartum International Support Group for Moms
Grief Support Groups
Self Care Resources
Contact us.
fightress@nbcounselingllc.com
334-293-1411
Therapy Assistance
We have a limited number of sliding scale slots available.
