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
Goodwill Career Centers
Job Placement & Education
Free job training, resume help, and placement nationally.
Postpartum Support International
Maternal Mental Health
Mental health resources specifically for mothers navigating postpartum depression, anxiety, and maternal mental health challenges.
Year Up
Job Placement & Education
A job training and placement program for inner city youth connecting young adults to career opportunities at leading corporations.
Open Path Collective
Mental Health
Affordable therapy sessions $30 to $80 per session for people in financial hardship.
Sad Girls Club
Mental Health
Community and mental health resources for women.
Reparations Club
For Creatives
A concept bookshop and creative space celebrating Black culture and creativity.
The National Domestic Violence Hotline
Housing
Emergency housing and safety resources for survivors of domestic violence.
Too Good To Go
Food
Discounted surplus food from local restaurants and stores. Reduce waste and save money.
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.
Feeding America
Food
National food bank network connecting people with local food resources.
The Tender Foundation
Maternal Mental Health
One time cash programs, diapers, and essentials for women navigating single motherhood.
The Laundromat Project
For Creatives
Supporting artists of color in creating community centered art.
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.
Therapy for Black Girls
Mental Health
Therapist directory specifically for Black women and girls.
The Motherhood Center
Maternal Mental Health
Maternal mental health support for mothers at all stages.
Babies Can't Wait
Maternal Mental Health
Educational and therapy placement and assistance for special needs children under the age of 3.
Inclusive Therapists
Mental Health
Therapist directory prioritizing BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and other marginalized communities.
Black Art Futures Fund
For Creatives
Grants and resources for Black artists.
Digital Undivided
Job Placement & Education
Supporting Black and Latina women entrepreneurs with resources and community.
Per Scholas
Job Placement & Education
Free technology training and job placement for adults in underserved communities.
Merlin's Magic Wand
Maternal Mental Health
Creating magical experiences for children who need it most.
The Steve Fund
Mental Health
Mental health support specifically for young people of color.
MomsRising
Maternal Mental Health
Advocacy and resources for mothers navigating systems, policy, and community support.
YWCA
Job Placement & Education
Job training, career counseling, and economic empowerment programs nationally.
Acther Studios
For Creatives
Free actors workshops and education for creatives.
SNAP Benefits
Food
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program for qualifying individuals and families.
Creative Capital
For Creatives
Grants and professional development for artists across disciplines.
HUD Housing Counseling
Housing
Free or low cost housing counseling nationally through the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Crisis Text Line
Mental Health
Text HOME to 741741 for free confidential crisis support 24 hours a day.
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.
The Home Depot Backyard
Fitness & Wellness
Free community events and activities in Atlanta.
Mutual Aid Hub
Food
Community led food and resource sharing networks organized by city.
National Low Income Housing Coalition
Housing
Housing resources and advocacy for low income individuals and families.
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.