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At Selva Wellness Collective, we believe everyone deserves access to competent mental health professionals who understand their lived experiences. The Selva Solidarity Initiative makes this possible by offering financial support for therapy costs and connecting individuals from all backgrounds with providers who are dedicated to respecting and uplifting their identities.

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Financial Barriers

The cost of therapy creates a substantial barrier to mental healthcare access, with sessions ranging from $100-300 per hour without insurance and copays up to $150 even with coverage. For those seeking culturally competent care that affirms BIPOC and LGBTQ+ identities, costs often increase as specialized therapists are often out-of-network providers and require full out-of-pocket payment. While sliding scale options exist, these fees combined with travel costs and lost wages for appointments still remain prohibitive for many. This creates a devastating cycle where those most in need of mental health support face the greatest financial barriers to accessing it.

Did you know?

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    Studies indicate that American Indian/Alaska Native populations experience disproportionately higher rates of mental health problems compared to the general U.S. population, with some issues linked to intergenerational historical trauma.

    (American Psychiatric Association)

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    56% of LGBTQ+ youth who desired mental health care in the past year were unable to access services.

    (The Trevor Project, 2022)

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    In the span of one year, only 20.8% of Asian adults, 33.3% of Black adults, and 35.1% of Hispanic & Latinx adults with a mental illness received the treatment they needed.

    (NSDUH, 2020)

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    86% of LGBTQ+ youth reported being harassed or assaulted at school, significantly impacting their mental health.

    (NAMI)

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    23.6% of Hispanic & Latinx adults, 11.1% of Black adults, and 6.8 % of Asian adults were uninsured in the past year.

    (U.S. Census Bureau, 2023)

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    40% of LGBTQ+ adults have experienced rejection from family members or close friends, contributing to mental health challenges.

    (NAMI)

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    60% of Black adults reported experiencing race-based discrimination in the past year, including unfair treatment in healthcare settings.

    (Kaiser Family Foundation)

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    48% of respondents reported having at least one negative experience with a healthcare provider because they were transgender.

    (U.S. Transgender Survey, 2022)

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    34% of transgender adults experience poverty.

    (U.S. Transgender Survey, 2022)

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    BIPOC individuals face multiple obstacles to accessing mental health care, including cultural stigma, financial constraints, lack of insurance coverage, and a shortage of culturally competent providers. These barriers contribute to underutilization of services and early termination of treatment.

    (Jefferson Center)

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    Suicide attempts among young transgender and nonbinary people increased anywhere from 7% – 72% after state-level anti-transgender laws were enacted this past year.

    (The Trevor Project, 2024)

 FAQs

  • Every donation to the Selva Solidarity Initiative directly funds therapy sessions for those who need them most. We focus on supporting BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ community members, recognizing the unique challenges they face in finding and affording culturally responsive care. By covering therapy costs for individuals, couples, and families, we're working to ensure that financial barriers never stand between our communities and the healing they deserve.

  • All donations are accepted regardless of amount! We accept whatever amount is affordable for you.

  • The section above allows you to donate via Paypal or Venmo. We accept donations directly through these apps as well. Find us at @selvasolidarity.