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  • 2026 Mental Health Fund Application

  • The Mental Health Fund (MHF) provides crucial financial support to increase access to mental health and healing for Queer and Trans Black, Indigenous and People of Color.

    While we honor the diversity of strategies our people use to heal, this fund is reserved specifically for people seeking care from licensed or pre-licensed psychotherapists.

    We are excited to announce that we will be accepting applications for the MHF from July 1-15, 2026.


    Before you apply:

    • You must have a psychotherapist that has agreed to work with you. If you need to find a therapist, check out our directory and additional resources below.
    • You need to discuss the MHF with your therapist and make sure they have agreed to participate in this program. Please review the MHF Intro Letter for Therapists with your practitioner in advance of completing this application.
    • If you skip this step it could delay or deny your acceptance so make sure your share the Intro Letter for Therapists and let your practitioner know that they can reach out to us with any questions at mhf@nqttcn.com
    • You will need your psychotherapist’s:
      • Name
      • License type, number, and state
      • Supervisor information (If your therapist is working under the supervision of a licensed therapist, you will be required to provide name, and license information for supervisor)
      • Phone
      • Email
      • Session Fee

     

    All psychotherapists participating in the mental health fund need to be either licensed in their field as a mental health provider and/or are a registered intern/associate in their respective field. Please note that NQTTCN highly respects and honors many healing traditions and offerings, but the MHF is only available for psychotherapy support at this time.

     

    All Mental Health Fund applicants must:

    • Understand that recipients can receive financial support for up to 8 sessions total, which if awarded, need to be used by November 30, 2026. The first session must take place within 30 days of being accepted.
    • Discuss the MHF with their therapist and the therapist agrees to participate.
       

    If awarded, the MHF recipient, psychotherapist, and NQTTCN will complete a third party payor agreement form electronically. MHF funds will be distributed to the psychotherapist directly and will only be distributed after all necessary paperwork is completed. Any funds not used within the award period will be released back into MHF funds for other applicants.

     

    You must submit a complete application. QTBIPOC individuals are strongly encouraged to apply - organizations and therapists are not eligible to apply on behalf of their clients. These supplemental resources are only to be used for self-pay only, not for insurance copays.

    Application deadline: July 15, 2026

     

    Questions? Contact us at mhf@nqttcn.com!

    • Eligibility 

    • To apply for the MHF you must:

      • Identify as Queer and Trans Black, Indigenous and People of Color in need of financial assistance
      • Be 18 years or older
      • Live in the United States
      • Have or find a licensed or pre-licensed psychotherapist who agrees to participate in this program. Applicant must provide the MHF Intro Letter for Therapists to their practitioner
      • Use resources toward self-pay therapy, not insurance copays
    • Are you QTBIPOC (Queer and/or Trans Black, Indigenous, or Person of Color)?*
    • Are you currently working with a psychotherapist?*
    • Has your psychotherapist reviewed the MHF Intro Letter and agreed to participate in MHF if you are accepted?*

    • Based on the information provide, you are not eligible to apply for the Mental Health Fund.

    • Applicant Information 

    • The following questions are about the person applying for the Mental Health Fund. All questions in this section are required.


    •
    • Race/Ethnicity (Check all that apply)*
    • Gender (Check all that apply)*
    • Sexual Orientation (Check all that apply)*
    • Format: (000) 000-0000.
    • Is it ok to leave a message?*
    • Psychotherapist Information 

    • The following questions are about your psychotherapist and their fees. Please complete this section only if you have identified and had initial contact with a psychotherapist. All questions in this section are required.

      You will need your psychotherapist's:

      1. Name (First, Last)
      2. License Information: Type of license, license number, and state. You will also need to know if your supervisor is working under the supervision of another practitioner. If so, you will also need supervisor's name and license information.
      3. Phone
      4. Email
      5. Mailing Address
      6. Fee

      MHF will pay $150 for up to 8 psychotherapy sessions. If your therapist’s fee exceeds this amount, please work with your practitioner to pay the difference or request a discounted fee.

      Please make sure that all the information below is accurate to avoid delays in your award if accepted. Please review this information with your therapist before completing the application.

    • Format: (000) 000-0000.

    • Supervisor Information  

    • Supervisor information is required for pre-licensed or provisionally licensed therapists.

    • Optional Questions 

    • The following are completely optional questions to learn more about the mental health needs and barriers for Queer and Trans Black, Indigenous and People of Color. This information will be kept anonymous and used to better understand the needs of our community and to pursue future funding for this program.

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