27.7%
of pregnancy-related deaths in 2022 were linked to mental health conditions — making it the leading cause overall.
85.7%
of those deaths were preventable. Access to mental health support and early intervention can make a life-changing difference.
37.8%
of pregnancy-related deaths occurred later in the postpartum year. Support cannot stop after delivery.
"Every mother deserves care that truly sees her — and a community that makes it possible."
THE NEED IS REAL
No Mother or Birthing Individual Should Have to Navigate This Alone
Many Black mothers and birthing individuals struggle emotionally during pregnancy, postpartum, with fertility challenges, grief, trauma, and major life transitions — without the support they need.
Barriers that make accessing care difficult include:
Therapy Costs
Lack of insurance coverage
Provider shortages
Childcare challenges
Limited culturally responsive care
At Raising Resilience Cares, we believe maternal mental health support should be accessible, community-centered, and healing-focused. The Pathways to Care was created to build a sustainable pathway to care.
Black mothers and birthing individuals continue to experience disproportionate barriers to culturally responsive mental health support. Many families struggle to find providers who understand their lived experiences.
RAISING RESILIENCE CARES — ON BLACK MATERNAL MENTAL HEALTH
WHAT 50 SESSIONS COULD MEAN
These Sessions Represent More Than Appointments
They represent support, safety, healing, and access to care for mothers and birthing individuals navigating some of the most vulnerable seasons of their lives.
Postpartum emotional support
Trauma-informed care
Support during fertility challenges
Grief support after pregnancy loss
Emotional stabilization and coping tools
Access to healing for mothers in difficult seasons
FUND TIMELINE
We Are Building This to Last
We are intentionally taking time to build the Pathways to Care responsibly, ethically, and sustainably — so it can continue supporting mothers and birthing individuals long-term.
Summer–Fall 2026
LAUNCH PHASE
— Fundraising campaign launch
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— Community partnership development
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— Infrastructure and policy development
DEVELOPMENT PHASE
— Scholarship process finalized
— Donor and sponsor expansion
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— Internal operational preparation
Winter 2026
Spring 2027
APPLICATION OPENS
— Official Pathways to Care application launch​​
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— Scholarship applications reviewed
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— Therapy support
ETHICAL & COMMUNITY- BASED STRUCTURE
How the Pathways to Care Will Work
How collective giving creates impact
One person gives $5. One organization gives $10 monthly. One business sponsors a session. One community member shares the campaign. Together, we help create sustainable access to care for mothers and birthing individuals in our community.
Ethical safeguards built in
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Board-approved oversight
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Defined eligibility requirements
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Structured approval procedures
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Transparent scholarship processes
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Community-centered governance
Who provides services
During the initial launch phase, scholarship recipients will receive services directly through Raising Resilience Counseling Services — ensuring continuity and quality of care as we build toward expanded provider partnerships.
Where your donation helps
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Access to therapy and emotional wellness
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Culturally responsive care
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Community healing resources
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Long-term support systems
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Sustainable infrastructure
BECOME A FOUNDING COMMUNITY PARTNER
Businesses, Organizations & Community Leaders
Raising Resilience Cares invites businesses, organizations, churches, healthcare providers, wellness professionals, and community leaders to help collectively expand access to maternal mental health support. Organizations that support the Pathways to Care during this early phase are helping build the foundation of long-term access for our community.
Frequently asked questions
Raising Resilience Cares
Supporting Maternal Mental Health Through Community Care, Advocacy & Access