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Centering Mental Health on Black College Campuses 

Together with the United Negro College Fund and Thurgood Marshall College Fund, the Steve Fund is partnering with Black colleges and universities to center mental health for their students, faculty, and administration.

Black colleges serve as safe spaces for Black students, providing a supportive, inclusive environment for students to learn and thrive. In these uncertain times, we renew our focus on mental health on the campuses of Black colleges and universities so that we all can be UNAPOLOGETICALLY FREE.

Join a Free Event

For Students
Racial Healing: Creating Space for Wellness Throughout College
Free virtual workshop with Dr. Batsirai Bvunzawabaya
Thursday, February 23, 2023, 6-7 PM EST
Learn more & Register > 

For Students
Reimagining Thriving Communities for Girls and Young Women
Free Virtual Workshop with Tiana Brawley
Thursday, March 16, 2023, 4-5 PM EST
Learn more & Register > 

For Faculty & Staff
My Student is Having a Mental Health Crisis. Now What?
Free virtual workshop with Dr. Jan Collins-Eaglin
Thursday, March 23, 2023, 6-7 PM EST
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For Students, Faculty & Staff
UNAPOLOGETICALLY FREE: Student Mental Health Conference
Facilitators: The Steve Fund and the United Negro College Fund
Tuesday, April 11, and Wednesday, April 12, 2023
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For Educators & Leaders
Participate in the Mental Health Community of Action at UNITE 2023
July 17-20, Hyatt Regency Atlanta, Atlanta Georgia
Learn more & Register >

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UNAPOLOGETICALLY FREE

Unapologetically Free Tool Kit download 

HBCU Leaders

HBCU Students

UNITE 2023 Summit

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Unprecedented Initiative UNAPOLOGETICALLY  FREE Centers Mental Health at HBCUs and other Black colleges

 

Download the Equity In Mental Health Framework

Download the Equity In Mental Health Framework

A Framework of Recommendations for Colleges and Universities to Support the Mental Health of Students of Color. Now with toolkit.

About The Steve Fund

The Steve Fund is dedicated to the mental health and emotional well-being of students of color. Right at this moment, there are students of color who are failing academically, suffering emotionally and/OR in some cases are facing serious risk, because population-specific factors influencing mental health are too poorly understood and not acted upon. We are taking action. Learn more.

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Are you a young person of color? Feeling down, stressed or overwhelmed? Text STEVE to 741741 and a live, trained Crisis Counselor will receive the text and respond to you quickly to provide support. The volunteer Crisis Counselor will help you move from a hot moment to a cool moment. 
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Unapologetically Free

Unapologetically Free Centering Mental Health on Black College Campuses  Together with the United Negro College Fund and Thurgood Marshall College Fund, the Steve Fund is partnering with Black colleges and

People have often wondered why Black History Month is in February, the shortest month of the year. Apparently, this month was chosen in honor of Frederick Douglass, whose birthday is

People have often wondered why Black History Month is in February, the shortest month of the year. Apparently, this month was chosen in honor of Frederick Douglass, whose birthday is

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Our Mission: Promoting the mental health and emotional well-being of young people of color