DASC values participating in the lifelong journey of becoming anti-racist and to lift up the voices of those who have been oppressed. We recognize that the field of mental health treatment has a long history of benefiting from and participating in structural oppression, which is something that we are striving to unlearn and hoping to start to correct for.

Below, we have included a list of some resources and organizations which provide education, opportunities to be involved, and ways to celebrate marginalized voices and achievements. This list is non-exhaustive and we would welcome other suggestions so that we can continue to uplift other organizations doing anti-oppressive work!

The Black Youth Project: The Black Youth Project is a platform that highlights the voices and ideas of Black millennials. Through knowledge, voice, and action, they work to empower and uplift the lived experiences of young Black Americans today. The Black Youth Project is the preeminent research body for survey and respondent data concerning Black Americans ages 18-30. They also feature high quality and engaging content which highlights the diversity of this generation.

Black Lives Matter Chicago: Black Lives Matter Chicago is an intersectional vehicle that values Black people and their right to self-determination. They fight for justice with families most impacted, while working to create just and equitable systems.

Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC): The SPLC is a catalyst for racial justice in the South and beyond, working in partnership with communities to dismantle white supremacy, strengthen intersectional movements, and advance the human rights of all people.

The Loveland Foundation: The Loveland Foundation was established in 2018 by Rachel Cargle in response to her widely successful birthday wish fundraiser, Therapy for Black Women and Girls, which made it possible for Black women and girls nationally to receive therapy support. The Loveland Foundation is the official continuation of this effort to bring opportunity and healing to communities of color, and especially to Black women and girls. Black women and girls deserve access to healing, and that healing will impact generations.

Brave Space Alliance (BSA): BSA is a vehicle to empower and elevate queer and trans voices, particularly those belonging to people of color, to allow our communities a seat at the table on key decision making processes that impact the community of Chicago.

Advancing Justice | AAJC: Their mission is to advance the civil and human rights for Asian Americans and to build and promote a fair and equitable society for all.

APACEvotes: Strives to increase access to and participation in electoral and civic affairs by registering, educating and protecting Asian American and Pacific Islander voters.

Asian Mental Health Collective: Is working to destigmatize and normalize mental health within the Asian community; Asians face culturally specific barriers when it comes to mental health.

Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies (APAICS): Is dedicated to promoting Asian Pacific American participation and representation at all levels of the political process, from community service to elected office.

Stop AAPI Hate: Tracks and responds to incidents of hate, violence, harassment, discrimination, shunning, and child bullying against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in the United States.

Latinx Therapists Action Network: An online platform and network of Latinx mental health practitioners honoring and affirming the dignity and healing of migrant communities marginalized by criminalization, detention, and deportation.

Therapy in Color: Therapy In Color was created to ensure all individuals had access to mental health therapy by someone who promoted authenticity and cultural diversity. Therapy In Color is about having a community where Black, Indigenous, and people of color come together, learn from one another, and heal together.

The American Indian and Alaska Native Society of Indian Psychologists: The mission of the Society of Indian Psychologists is to provide an organization for Native American indigenous people to advocate for the mental well-being of Native peoples by increasing the knowledge and awareness of issues impacting Native mental health.