988 LIFELINE

If you need to talk, the 988 Lifeline is here.

At the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, we understand that life's challenges can sometimes be difficult. Whether you're facing mental health struggles, emotional distress, alcohol or drug use concerns, or just need someone to talk to, our caring counselors are here for you. You are not alone..

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Resources

The need for resources continues to grow for our targeted group of young Black boys. Pawns2Kings may not be able to fulfill the need for all boys in our area. However, we want to provide additional local resources.

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Forever Kings

513-873-5828
Ages: Grades 4 – 6 Boys
Provides lessons and activities, academic enrichment, conflict resolution, social-emotional development, financial literacy, college and career readiness, field experiences, nutrition lessons, peer and group mentoring, and more.

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Boyz II Men Athletes

First Generation Leaders of America
513-479-0457
Ages: 10-18 Boys
Provides content on leadership development, career, entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and athletics.

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Project Alpha

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. ~ Delta Gamma Lambda Chapter
cincinnatialphas@gmail.com
Ages: 12-18 Boys
Learn from community members about topics that young men often encounter in some of their most impressionable years growing up.

Beautillion Militaire

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. ~ Queen City Alumnae Chapter
Ages: 16-18 Boys
Promotes the educational and personal development of African American high school junior and senior males. Youth are exposed to monthly activities such as career and life choices, interviewing skills, resume writing, community activities, and more.

GRO Community

At GRO Community, we offer therapy, community care, and support services that reflect your reality—and your resilience.

In Cincinnati, we walk with men and families who are healing from trauma, stress, incarceration, and daily life challenges. Whether you’re navigating depression, returning home from prison, or trying to hold your family together, GRO meets you where you are.

1N5

Stop the Stigma.
Start the Conversation.
Our goal is to STOP the stigma and raise awareness by bringing mental health education to greater Cincinnati schools.
3975 Erie Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45208
Phone (513) 814 - 3007
https://1n5.org/

ANXIETY CENTER

The Anxiety Center aims to provide the best in evidence-based mental health treatments to children, adolescents, and adults. Our vision is to make available effective solutions for the most pressing mental health concerns to anyone who needs them. We are on a journey to create an integrated model of behavioral supports that will increase continuity of care with the goal of transforming the lives of every individual that walks through our doors.

11085 Montgomery Rd. Ste 250
Cincinnati, Ohio 45249
Call +1-513-547-2861
https://www.theanxietycenter.com/

BLACK EMOTIONAL AND MENTAL HEALTH COLLETIVE

BEAM is a national training, movement building, and grant making institution that is dedicated to the healing, wellness, and liberation of Black and marginalized communities.
https://beam.community/
https://beam.community/get-help-now/
https://beam.community/programs/

MULTI COMMUNITIES

Engaging Black Boys + Men to Prevent Future Violence
Multi-Communities is a nonprofit organization committed to mobilizing community members to end domestic and gender-based violence against Black girls and women, and to provide Seattle’s Black community with culturally specific resources for safer and healthier relationships. We utilize a team approach to respond to violence and abuse, centering leadership, prevention education, and collective healing in all of our programming.
https://www.multicommunities.org/