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Affinity Holistic Living Mental Wellness Fund: Partner Therapist Application 2023

Affinity is addressing mental health disparities faced by Black LGBTQ+ people! We aim to de-stigmatize mental health needs, increase access to high quality services, and promote Black LGBTQ+ care providers by linking our people with qualified therapist of shared identities. The Holistic Wellness Mental Health Fund provides financial assistance for people seeking care for up to 8 sessions with our partner therapists. 

Use this form to submit your infromation and be added to our Partner Therapist List.

Affinity Community Services is a Black led, queer led organization on Chicago’s Southside dedicated to social justice in Black LGBTQ+ communities. For over 28 years, we have centered Black queer women through community organizing, intergenerational programming, education, and healing justice. 
Learn more at affinity95.org

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Please indicate how you share identity with our clients, in terms of race/ethnicity?
Please indicate the term that most closely describes how you identify with the LGBTQ+ community in terms of Gender

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Please indicate the term that most closely describes how you identify with the LGBTQ+ community in terms of Sexuality

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Or under the supervision of someone licensed to practice in Illinois?

Please attach a headshot for inclusion in our mental health Partner Therapist List that will be shared with community members seeking services.

Please upload a short biography sharing information about yourself, your approach to mental health care, and specializations to be shared with community members seeking services in our Partner Therapist List

Please upload a copy of your proof of insurance to provide therapy services.

How would you describe your therapeutic approach to the novist seeker of mental health services?
Review of Cultural Competencies in Social Justice Work

Do you have experience and confidence working with Black LGBT identified clients in a culturally competent, trauma-informed way?