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Resources.

Dear Cocoa is here to hold space for your healing, but you should never have to navigate life, grief, stress, motherhood, housing, food, work, or wellness alone. This resource library connects you to trusted tools, support lines, directories, and community programs that can help you take the next step

Library Card

Job Placement & Education

With a library card you can get free access to books, digital media including ebooks and movies, educational workshops, WiFi, museum passes, state park passes, recreational activities, and more.

Black Girl Pilates

Fitness & Wellness

A space for and centered around Black women who teach Pilates to share ideas, successes, and struggles as instructors and teachers within the business of the method.

Open Path Collective

Mental Health

Affordable therapy sessions $30 to $80 per session for people in financial hardship.

YWCA

Job Placement & Education

Job training, career counseling, and economic empowerment programs nationally.

Babies Can't Wait

Maternal Mental Health

Educational and therapy placement and assistance for special needs children under the age of 3.

Postpartum Support International

Maternal Mental Health

Mental health resources specifically for mothers navigating postpartum depression, anxiety, and maternal mental health challenges.

Creative Capital

For Creatives

Grants and professional development for artists across disciplines.

The Tender Foundation

Maternal Mental Health

One time cash programs, diapers, and essentials for women navigating single motherhood.

Year Up

Job Placement & Education

A job training and placement program for inner city youth connecting young adults to career opportunities at leading corporations.

Inclusive Therapists

Mental Health

Therapist directory prioritizing BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and other marginalized communities.

Mutual Aid Hub

Food

Community led food and resource sharing networks organized by city.

Too Good To Go

Food

Discounted surplus food from local restaurants and stores. Reduce waste and save money.

Acther Studios

For Creatives

Free actors workshops and education for creatives.

The Crisis Hotline Directory

Mental Health

A comprehensive directory for mental health resources, employment, respite, addiction, homelessness, and more if you are feeling in distress or trying to help a loved one.

Reparations Club

For Creatives

A concept bookshop and creative space celebrating Black culture and creativity.

988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

Mental Health

Call or text 988 for mental health crisis support 24 hours a day. You do not have to be suicidal to call. Overwhelm, grief, and feeling lost are enough.

SNAP Benefits

Food

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program for qualifying individuals and families.

Therapy for Black Girls

Mental Health

Therapist directory specifically for Black women and girls.

The Steve Fund

Mental Health

Mental health support specifically for young people of color.

Crisis Text Line

Mental Health

Text HOME to 741741 for free confidential crisis support 24 hours a day.

The National Domestic Violence Hotline

Housing

Emergency housing and safety resources for survivors of domestic violence.

HUD Housing Counseling

Housing

Free or low cost housing counseling nationally through the Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Hills 4 ATL

Fitness & Wellness

Providing free fitness for the city of Atlanta.

MomsRising

Maternal Mental Health

Advocacy and resources for mothers navigating systems, policy, and community support.

Per Scholas

Job Placement & Education

Free technology training and job placement for adults in underserved communities.

National Low Income Housing Coalition

Housing

Housing resources and advocacy for low income individuals and families.

Sad Girls Club

Mental Health

Community and mental health resources for women.

Black Art Futures Fund

For Creatives

Grants and resources for Black artists.

The Home Depot Backyard

Fitness & Wellness

Free community events and activities in Atlanta.

Sol Health

Mental Health

Affordable therapy for underserved communities.

Digital Undivided

Job Placement & Education

Supporting Black and Latina women entrepreneurs with resources and community.

RAINN

Mental Health

National Sexual Assault Hotline.

The Motherhood Center

Maternal Mental Health

Maternal mental health support for mothers at all stages.

Feeding America

Food

National food bank network connecting people with local food resources.

Goodwill Career Centers

Job Placement & Education

Free job training, resume help, and placement nationally.

The Laundromat Project

For Creatives

Supporting artists of color in creating community centered art.

Funds for the Arts

For Creatives

Grants for artists.

Merlin's Magic Wand

Maternal Mental Health

Creating magical experiences for children who need it most.

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