Therapy Access Project

Edit: Applications are now closed, use the link in our bio to sign up for updates on reopening. ? TAP’s Therapy Matching Applications are now open! ? Our free therapy matching service connects Queer and BIPOC applicants with therapists and care workers who affirm their identities and lived experiences. Applications are now live in our bio and on our website. Capacity is limited, so apply early! This cycle, we’ve added a new question allowing applicants to request licensed therapists and/or other types of care workers, including peer support workers, somatic healers, and Indigenous healing practitioners. We recognize that licensure can be both helpful and harmful, and we aim to expand access to affirming care. Want to support this work? You can: Donate (link in bio) Volunteer (email [email protected]) Share this post to spread the word! #TherapyAccess #MentalHealthMatters #QueerMentalHealth #BIPOCMentalHealth #InclusiveTherapy #TherapyForAll #MentalHealthEquity #HealingJustice #AccessibleTherapy #LiberatoryHealing #QueerHealing #BIPOCHealing #TransMentalHealth #DisabilityJustice #IntersectionalCare #AbolitionistCare #RadicalMentalHealth #MutualAid #EndMentalHealthStigma #HealingIsPolitical #CommunityCare #PeerSupport #TransformativeJustice #CulturallyCompetentCare #AntiRacistTherapy #GenderAffirmingCare #DecolonizeMentalHealth #HarmReduction #RestorativeJustice #SolidarityNotCharity

? TAP’s Therapy Matching Applications open today at 6 PM CT! ? Our free therapy matching service connects Queer and BIPOC applicants with therapists and care workers who affirm their identities and lived experiences. Applications will go live in our bio and on our website at that time. Capacity is limited, so apply early! This cycle, we’ve added a new question allowing applicants to request licensed therapists and/or other types of care workers, including peer support workers, somatic healers, and Indigenous healing practitioners. We recognize that licensure can be both helpful and harmful, and we aim to expand access to affirming care. Want to support this work? You can: Donate (link in bio) Volunteer (email [email protected]) Share this post to spread the word! #TherapyAccess #MentalHealthMatters #QueerMentalHealth #BIPOCMentalHealth #InclusiveTherapy #TherapyForAll #MentalHealthEquity #HealingJustice #AccessibleTherapy #LiberatoryHealing #QueerHealing #BIPOCHealing #TransMentalHealth #DisabilityJustice #IntersectionalCare #AbolitionistCare #RadicalMentalHealth #MutualAid #EndMentalHealthStigma #HealingIsPolitical #CommunityCare #PeerSupport #TransformativeJustice #CulturallyCompetentCare #AntiRacistTherapy #GenderAffirmingCare #DecolonizeMentalHealth #HarmReduction #RestorativeJustice #SolidarityNotCharity

Build Your Own Safety Plan Workshop RSVP using this link: https://lnkd.in/dktKm4ZA Join Rayo-Co-Op and Therapy Access Project for a hands-on workshop where we’ll guide you through creating your own safety plan using Keeping Us Safe: A Wellness-Centered Madness Map & Crisis Planning Guidesheets by Kayden Rose. Date: Sunday, April 13, 2025 Time: 12 PM - 2 PM CT Location: Rayo Co-Op, 2714 W Peterson Ave, Chicago, IL 60659 Masks Required | Food Provided What to Expect: Walk-through of wellness tools & crisis mapping Space to personalize your safety plan Support network mapping & resource sharing Community-centered care in an affirming space This event is open to anyone navigating mental health challenges, anyone who is mad, those seeking alternative healing, or anyone wanting to create a personalized crisis plan. Questions or accommodation requests? Email: [email protected] or [email protected]

TAP’s Therapy Matching Applications open March 14 at 6 PM CT! Our free therapy matching service connects Queer and BIPOC applicants with therapists and care workers who affirm their identities and lived experiences. Applications will go live in our bio and on our website at that time. Capacity is limited, so apply early! Sign up for email application updates here: https://tr.ee/hRjQVBI4ue This cycle, we’ve added a new question allowing applicants to request licensed therapists and/or other types of care workers, including peer support workers, somatic healers, and Indigenous healing practitioners. We recognize that licensure can be both helpful and harmful, and we aim to expand access to affirming care. Want to support this work? You can: Donate: https://tr.ee/L5SpRHQnlz Volunteer: email [email protected]) Share this post to spread the word! Image descriptions can be found in alt text and comments. #TherapyAccessProject #MentalHealthForAll #QueerMentalHealth #BIPOCMentalHealth #AbolitionistCare

Building a strong therapeutic relationship starts with open communication, setting both goals and boundaries, and finding a therapist who respects your values and lived experiences. ?? Whether you’re exploring different types of therapy, identifying your needs, or learning how to advocate for yourself in the therapeutic space, our resources are here to support you. Together, we can work toward making mental healthcare more inclusive, accessible, and affirming for everyone. Join us in this mission! By volunteering or donating, you can help expand access to therapy for Queer, Black, Brown, and Indigenous communities. Let’s build a future where healing is equitable and justice-centered. ? Find resources including our Guide to Finding a Therapist and ways to get involved using the link in our bio! ?Image Descriptions can be found in alt text and comments. ??? #TherapyAccess #MentalHealthSupport #InclusiveCare #FreeTherapy #TherapistMatching #CommunityCare #HealingJustice #MentalHealthMatters #VolunteerOpportunity #SupportOurMission #AccessibleTherapy #SelfEmpowerment #HealingTogether #EndStigma #TraumaInformedCare

Navigating mental health care can be challenging, especially when it comes to hospitalization. Open communication with your therapist is key to ensuring you’re on the same page about treatment approaches. These questions are designed to help you better understand your therapist’s perspective on hospitalization, alternatives, and their role in the decision-making process. For more tips on vetting potential therapists or discussing these topics with your current provider, check out our guide to finding a therapist through the link in our bio! Image descriptions can be found in comments and alt text. ??? #AbolitionistMentalHealth #MentalHealthWithoutCages #CareNotCops #LiberatoryMentalHealth #TransformMentalHealth #EndPsychPrisons #MentalHealthIsAbolition #AntiCarceralMentalHealth #TherapyNotTyranny #MadLiberation #DecarcerateMentalHealth #DefundPsychPrisons #StopForcedTreatment #EndPsychAbuse #SupportNotSurveillance #PeerSupportOverPolicing #AbolishPsychWards #DeinstitutionalizationNow #MutualAidMentalHealth #NoMore5150 #HarmReductionMentalHealth #NoForcedMedication #TraumaInformedNotPunitive #MentalHealthJustice #EndInvoluntaryCommitment #HousingNotHospitals #EndPsychSurveillance #MentalHealthForAll #CommunityCareNotControl #HealthCareNotHandcuffs

How you check in with yourself matters. Consider using these anti-capitalist prompts to check in with yourself! Image descriptions can be found in comments and alt text. ??? #AntiCapitalism #MentalHealthMatters #AbolitionistCare #CommunityCare #MutualAid #RestIsResistance #BreakTheCycle #LiberationNotCorporations #DisabilityJustice #TransformativeJustice #EndCarceralMentalHealth #HealingJustice #RadicalRest #SlowLiving #DecolonizeMentalHealth #PeopleOverProfit #WellnessBeyondCapitalism #ReclaimYourTime #NeurodivergentHealing #AntiWork #BurnoutCulture #SurvivalNotSuccess #MentalHealthRevolution #CapitalismIsTheCrisis #SelfWorthBeyondWork #CollectiveCare #HarmReduction #RadicalCompassion #UnlearningCapitalism #JoyAsResistance

Abolitionist mental healthcare isn’t just a vision—it’s happening now. Abolitionist mental health care challenges harmful systems like forced institutionalization, carceral responses to crises, and coercive treatment. Instead, it builds community-based, trauma-informed, and person-centered approaches grounded in dignity, autonomy, and care. Therapy Access Project (TAP) is working toward this vision by connecting people to affirming therapists and providing tools for accessible, values-aligned care. Swipe through to learn more about abolitionist mental health care principles! Image descriptions can be found in the comments and alt text. #AbolitionistCare #MentalHealthForAll #DisabilityJustice #TransformativeJustice #TherapyAccess

For more information on navigating loneliness during the holidays, sign up for our newsletter using this link: https://tr.ee/hRjQVBI4ue Image Descriptions can be found in alt text and in the comments. ??? #MentalHealthForAll #AbolitionistCare #DisabilityJustice #TransformativeJustice #IntersectionalHealing #AntiRacismInHealthcare #QueerAffirming #TransAffirmingCare #CommunityCare #HealthEquity #EndTheStigma #TraumaInformedCare #HealingIsJustice #MutualAid #SupportNotStigma #CareNotCages #AccessibleTherapy #WellnessForAll #BlackLivesMatter #LandBack #HousingIsHealthcare #HealthcareForAll #NoBordersInCare #CompassionateHealing #EndMentalHealthStigma #TherapyAccessForAll #HealingTogether #RestorativeJustice #MentalHealthMatters.

In this clip, Taylor Pettway, LMFT and Executive Director of Phoenix Clinic, shares tips for therapy seekers on making the most of their sessions! We’re so grateful to Taylor and everyone who participated in interviews this past year. We’re excited to finally edit and share this incredible footage! Connect with Phoenix Clinic: Instagram: @PhoenixClinicChicago Website: www.phoenixclinic.org Image description: A split-screen video shows Taylor Pettway (she/her), a Black woman with locs in a high bun, wearing a navy cardigan and white top, sitting in front of a gray wall with a green plant to her left. On the right, Olivia Brownlee (she/they), a white person with long blonde hair, is wearing a cream plaid shirt and sitting in front of a white brick wall. Their name tags with pronouns are at the bottom of each frame. Graphic description: The background is warm peach. At the top are the Therapy Access Project and Phoenix Clinic logos. Bold text asks, “We asked Taylor Pettway from Phoenix Clinic: Do you have any tips for therapy seekers on how to make the most of their therapy sessions?” At the bottom, black text reads, “Check out Phoenix Clinic: IG: @PhoenixClinicChi Website: PhoenixClinic.org.” ??? #MentalHealthMatters #TherapyTips #AccessibleTherapy #MentalWellness #HealingJourney #TherapistSupport #CareNotCops #TraumaInformed #DisabilityJustice #Intersectionality #CommunityCare #TherapyAccessProject