Support the Mental Health of BIPOC Students
Use these resources from TimelyCare, The Steve Fund, Mental Health America, The Mental Health Coalition, and the National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI) to support the mental health of underrepresented students in your campus community.
4 Ways to Show Support
During Minority Mental Health Month
At TimelyCare, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are central to our organization and our mission to foster student success and improve the health and well-being of campus communities.
Now’s the time to ensure minority students have access to the emotional support and mental health resources they need. Learn more about ways to support underrepresented students.
1. Take time to learn about other cultures
2. Respect the person’s feelings, culture, personal values, and experiences
3. Don’t assume, respectfully ask questions to understand
4. Focus on well-being, not illness
Racial/Ethnic Trends in Virtual Mental Health Care Utilization Among Undergraduate Students
Report shows Asian, Black, and Multiracial undergraduates accessed fully virtual mental health services at a higher rate than expected based on institutional demographics
The Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities has published an original research article that is the first of its kind to demonstrate how virtual care can significantly enhance access to mental health care among college students across racial and ethnic groups. The peer-reviewed paper is based on findings from TimelyCare, higher education’s most trusted virtual health and well-being provider.
Analysis of data from 113 colleges and universities revealed a notable trend: Asian, Black, and Multiracial undergraduates accessed fully virtual mental health services at a higher rate than would be expected based on the demographics of these institutions.
Ready to Expand Access to Care?
Representation in Health Care Matters
Seli Fakorzi, TimelyCare’s director of mental health, talks about the importance of representation and diversity in health care.
Join the Mental Health Conversation @ TimelyCare
The Need for Diversity in Healthcare Providers for College Students
Read about the top 5 benefits of diverse healthcare providers for students and how to expand diversity in your provider group.
Why Black Representation in Healthcare Matters to College Students
Learn the top 3 steps schools can take to create a culturally competent campus to ensure students feel seen, supported, and heard.
Supporting the Health and Well-Being of Asian American and Pacific Islander Students
Learn how higher ed institutions can support the mental health and well-being of Asian American and Pacific Islander college students.
Support Your Campus Community With Virtual Care
Support Resources for Minority Students
The Steve Fund
The Steve Fund is dedicated to supporting the mental health and emotional well-being of young people of color. Right at this moment, there are young people 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.
NAMI
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is the nation’s leading voice on mental health and works in your community to raise awareness and provide support and education that was not previously available to those in need.
Mental Health America
Culture, ethnicity, and race all play a large role in the way that each person experiences the world and in the types of mental health support they may need. MHA’s online BIPOC Mental Health Resource Center offers a wealth of information and tools to bring light to the unique experiences of BIPOC communities and empower and uplift BIPOC individuals on their mental health journeys.
The Mental Health Coalition
The Mental Health Coalition is dedicated to addressing the mental health needs of the BIPOC community, and we know that society’s work is far from over in creating culturally informed, quality mental health equity for all.
Mental Health Outcomes Reveal Impact
At TimelyCare, our mission is to foster student success and improve the health and well-being of campus communities. A key to fulfilling this mission is helping students get better, faster – especially those with severe depression and anxiety symptoms.
TimelyCare users who entered care with severe symptoms on the PHQ-9 or GAD-7 achieved, on average, clinically significant change by their third scheduled counseling or psychiatry visit. Additionally, those who entered care with clinical symptoms on the PHQ-9 or GAD-7, on average, dropped a severity ranking (e.g., moderate to mild) by their third scheduled counseling or psychiatry visit.
The Impact of Representation
in Health Care
Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs
Saybrook University
Hear how representation makes a difference for students looking for a counselor. TimelyCare's diverse care provider network empowers student to find a counselor that fits their unique needs.
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Western Colorado University
Hear from a student as she shares the impact of having access to TimelyCare's diverse network of care providers.
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Claflin University
Hear how a student feels 10x better knowing their provider not only looks like them, but has been through the same thing as they have.
Culturally Competent Care
More than half of TimelyCare’s provider network identifies as people of color, and all are trained in and inclusive of varying backgrounds and identities, including race, socioeconomic status, LGBTQIA+, gender, sexual orientation, different abilities, and the impacts of inequality in health care.
Additionally, in a first-of-its-kind partnership, TimelyCare providers go through Violet’s cultural competence upskilling program to improve inclusive care delivery for BIPOC, LGBQ and TGNC students. In a case study, Violet found TimelyCare leads the industry in inclusivity, with 10% more benchmarked clinicians than the industry average.
TimelyCare Services
TimelyCare is designed for students and can provide complete clinical care for your campus, including mental health support.
TalkNow
Scheduled Counseling
Psychiatry
Care Navigation
Digital Self-Care
Peer Community
MedicalNow
Scheduled Medical Care
Health Coaching
Faculty & Staff Guidance Line
Basic Needs Support
Student Success Coaching TalkNow
TalkNow
On-demand 24/7, mental and emotional support, health literacy guidance, and crisis management by masters-level mental health care professionals.
Scheduled Counseling
Scheduled Counseling
Users may schedule appointments with the providers of their choice, at times that work for them, in an average of 2 days.
Psychiatry
Psychiatry
High-quality psychiatric care, with appointments available within 2 days (on average) and treatments limited to non-controlled substances.
Care Navigation
Care Navigation
Care coordinators can help users make the right care decisions before and after a meeting with a provider.
Digital Self-Care
Digital Self-Care
Provides users 24/7/365 access to evidence-based tools, techniques, and journeys to navigate the unique health challenges they face.
Peer Community
Peer Community
Peer Community is a 24/7, inclusive, and positive support system. Day or night, it helps individuals know they are not alone in their health and well-being journeys.
MedicalNow
MedicalNow
The unlimited, 24/7, on-demand service provides urgent and low-acuity medical care throughout the U.S., decreasing ER visits to avoid costly medical bills.
Scheduled Medical Care
Scheduled Medical Care
Users can schedule appointments and seek treatment for over 120 common issues, including allergies, a cold, the flu, and dermatology.
Health Coaching
Health Coaching
Through personal health coaching, users can receive guidance to support lifestyle changes and healthy habits.
Faculty & Staff Guidance Line
Faculty & Staff Guidance Line
This is a dedicated phone line for faculty and staff to reach our care team, providing guidance when a student is in distress.
Basic Needs Support
Basic Needs Support
This service helps users stay on track by connecting them to free or reduced-cost community resources that provide food and housing assistance, transportation, help paying bills, legal resources, and more.
Student Success Coaching
Student Success Coaching
As an extension of your student services that builds on the existing student success framework, success coaching helps students with academic preparedness, financial wellness, and career readiness.
Deliver 24/7 Mental Health Resources for Students
Our higher education experts are ready to learn more about your school and share how your campus can thrive by integrating a virtual solution for mental health.
