Sacred Support
At Melanated Splendour, we believe that seeking help is an act of courage. Whether you’re navigating grief, healing from trauma, or simply need tools to care for your mental, emotional, or spiritual wellness — this space is for you. These trusted resources were gathered to support your journey with compassion, dignity, and truth.
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🚨 Emergency & Crisis Support
🕊️ Your safety and your life are sacred. Please don’t hesitate to reach out. You are not alone.
Your safety, your life, and your mental well-being are sacred. If you or someone you know is in immediate danger or distress, please reach out to the resources below:
1. National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (U.S.)
📞 Call or Text 988 (24/7, free, and confidential)
A direct connection to trained counselors for anyone experiencing suicidal thoughts, emotional distress, or a mental health crisis.
🔗 988lifeline.org
2. National Domestic Violence Hotline
📞 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) | 📱 Text “START” to 88788
Available 24/7 for anyone experiencing abuse or concerned about a loved one. Offers safety planning, emotional support, and resources.
🌐 thehotline.org
3. RAINN Sexual Assault Hotline: 800-656-HOPE Confidential, 24/7 support for survivors of sexual assault. Speak with a trained advocate via phone or secure online chat.
https://hotline.rainn.org
🛡️ Safety Planning
2. Safety Planning – Genesis Women's Shelter & Support
Offers guidance on creating a safety plan personalized to individual needs, with free and confidential services.
🔗 genesisshelter.org/education/safety-planning
1. Create Your Personal Safety Plan
An interactive tool to help individuals develop a personalized safety plan when experiencing or preparing to leave an abusive situation.
🔗 thehotline.org/plan-for-safety/create-your-personal-safety-plan
3. myPlan App
A free, private, and personalized app designed to help individuals in abusive relationships make safety decisions.
🔗 myplanapp.orgmyPlan
🌿 Mental Wellness
5. Bad B*tches Have Bad Days Too
Curated by Megan Thee Stallion, this site provides mental health resources, including free therapy services and directories for Black and LGBTQ+ individuals.
🔗 badbitcheshavebaddaystoo.com
4. Sista Afya Community Mental Wellness
Offers low-cost therapy, support groups, and mental health education centered on the experiences of Black women.
🔗 sistaafya.com
3. Free Black Therapy
Connects Black individuals with licensed Black therapists for free remote mental health services.
🔗 freeblacktherapy.org
2. Black Girls Smile
Provides mental health education, resources, and support specifically for young Black women.
🔗 blackgirlssmile.org/resources
1. Therapy for Black Girls
A comprehensive platform offering a therapist directory, podcast, and community support tailored for Black women and girls.
🔗 therapyforblackgirls.comHome
1. 18 Best Self-Esteem Worksheets and Activities
A collection of practical tools to enhance self-worth by guiding individuals in recognizing strengths and challenging negative beliefs.
🔗 positivepsychology.com/self-esteem-worksheets
🌸 Self-Worth & Confidence
2. Empowering Affirmations for Women
A comprehensive list of daily positive affirmations aimed at boosting self-esteem and promoting self-love.
🔗 mentalhealth.com/tools/200-daily-positive-affirmations-for-women
👑Self-Esteem Worksheets (via Therapist Aid)
Downloadable, therapist-designed worksheets that help you explore your strengths, build self-awareness, and develop healthier self-talk. Perfect for journaling, quiet reflection, or healing conversations.
Self-Esteem Journal
Build daily awareness of your thoughts and actions that affect self-worth.Self-Talk Worksheet
Learn how to challenge negative self-beliefs and replace them with truth and compassion.Positive Traits Worksheet
Identify and affirm the strengths that make you uniquely you.