Alma Gethers Therapy Fund
The Alma Gethers Therapy Fund was created to help Black men and boys access the mental health support they deserve without financial barriers standing in the way.
Named in honor of our Founder's grandmother, Alma Gethers, this fund represents care, compassion, resilience, and the belief that our communities deserve spaces to heal fully and openly. Through this initiative, Holistic+Kin provides therapy assistance for Black men and boys seeking support for their emotional, mental, and overall well-being.
For many, therapy can feel inaccessible due to cost, stigma, cultural disconnect, or limited access to providers who truly understand their lived experiences. The Alma Gethers Therapy Fund exists to help change that.
Through the fund, eligible participants may receive sponsored therapy sessions with licensed mental health professionals who provide culturally affirming and compassionate care. Sessions may take place virtually or in person, depending on provider availability and participant needs.
We believe healing is not weakness. Seeking support is not a failure. And no one should have to navigate life's challenges alone.
What the Fund Does
Holistic Kin, Inc. provides free access to therapy for Black men and boys in underserved communities through a voucher based program. Eligible participants receive six to eight sessions with licensed mental health professionals, with services offered both virtually and in person.
Providers are paid directly by the organization using grant and donor funding. The program helps reduce financial and cultural barriers to mental health care while increasing access to culturally affirming support. Participants will complete a simple application to determine eligibility and need. Once approved, they may receive therapy support through Holistic+Kin's provider network or approved licensed professionals. Funds are not given directly to participants. Holistic+Kin pays providers directly for approved therapy sessions to ensure care is accessible, transparent, and responsibly managed.
The Alma Gethers Therapy Fund helps provide access to:
- Individual therapy sessions
- Culturally affirming mental health care
- Virtual and in-person therapy options
- Short-term wellness support and stabilization
- Referrals to trusted providers and additional resources
Who This Fund Serves
The Alma Gethers Therapy Fund is designed to support Black men and boys who are seeking mental health care but may be facing financial, cultural, or access related barriers.
Applicants may be eligible if they:
- Identify as a Black man, Black boy, or caregiver applying on behalf of a Black boy
- Are seeking therapy, counseling, or mental health support
- Demonstrate financial need or limited access to affordable care
- Are open to being connected with a licensed or credentialed mental health provider
- Are located in an area where virtual or in-person provider support is available
For youth applicants, a parent or legal guardian must complete the application and provide consent before services begin.
Please note: eligibility does not guarantee approval. Therapy assistance is based on available funding, provider availability, and program capacity. Holistic+Kin does not provide emergency mental health services. If you or someone you know is in immediate danger or crisis, call 911 or contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
Apply for Support
Applications for therapy assistance will open soon. Join our mailing list to be notified when applications become available.
Support the Fund
Interested providers can complete our provider interest form to share more about their services, credentials, specialties, and availability.
Amplify the Fund
Every gift helps expand access to therapy, reduce barriers, and remind someone that they do not have to carry life alone.