Black Mental Wellness, Corp.

Name

Black Mental Wellness, Corp.

Legal name

Black Mental Wellness, Corp.

Website

https://blackmentalwellness.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mental Health Education Services

NAICS

Professional Organizations (81392)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Mental Wellness & Resilience Education (Non-clinical) (EDAAAHAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Meditation Retreats, Workshops & Immersive Programs (HSADAJAF), Recreation Therapy, Stress Management & Mindfulness Programs (EDALAFAO), Youth Mental Health, Counseling & Wellbeing (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAK)

Keywords

• Mental health education
• Culturally responsive therapy
• Mental health conferences
• Professional training services
• Behavioral health resources

Headquarters

HQ city

Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Professional Training and Consulting Services: Corporate webinars, professional development trainings on mental health topics, culturally inclusive wellness trainings, speaking engagements, panel discussions, retreat facilitation, and consultation services for organizations, schools, and youth organizations.
2. Conference and Event Registration: Revenue from annual Black Mental Wellness Conference (7th year), Black Mental Wellness Day events, and retreat programs. Events offer APA-approved continuing education credits.
3. Merchandise Sales: Sale of branded merchandise including apparel (t-shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts priced $25-$40) and wellness products through the company's e-commerce shop.
4. Training Programs: National Training Program including mentee and internship programs. Revenue support through donations and sponsorships for student scholarships.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Black Mental Wellness, Corp. provides culturally grounded mental health education, virtual conferences, professional training, and wellness resources tailored for the Black community. The organization hosts the annual Black Mental Wellness Conference, Black Mental Wellness Day, retreats, and the National Training Program, and develops curricula, workbooks, and fact sheets that address mental health from a culturally responsive perspective. It also sells branded merchandise through its online shop and offers corporate webinars, professional development trainings, and consulting services to organizations, schools, and youth groups.

Product overview

Black Mental Wellness, Corp. is a mental health education and wellness organization providing culturally responsive resources and programs for the Black community. The portfolio consists of flagship events (annual Black Mental Wellness Conference since 2020 and Black Mental Wellness Day), educational publications (Healing Racial Stress Workbook for Black Teens), professional training programs (National Training Program with Mentee, Internship, and Ambassador tracks), wellness experiences (Transcend Wellness Retreat), and community initiatives (Brother to Brother, Collegiate Corner). Additional offerings include downloadable fact sheets on mental health disorders, professional development services for organizations, and branded merchandise. The organization also operates the Black Mental Wellness Foundation as its affiliated non-profit. APA-approved continuing education credits are offered across most programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Authentically Me Collection: A collection of merchandise including apparel and wellness products sold by the company

Products and services

• Black Mental Wellness Conference Annual conference dedicated to uplifting the Black community and emphasizing mental health awareness, featuring workshops, panel discussions, and CE-credit-bearing educational sessions for mental health professionals, advocates, families, and allies.
• Black Mental Wellness Day

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1,000 participants engaged through conference programming
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• BlackFULLnesscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBlackFULLness offers culturally rooted practices that restore peace, reduce stress, and reconnect individuals to joy. They support Black Mental Wellness's mission through an ongoing partnership providing access and exposure to the BlackFULLness app. The partnership includes collaborative programming such as the 'Brother to Brother: Healing Across Generations' series.
• Black Mental Wellness FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA 501(c)(3) non-profit organization established to enhance access to culturally relevant mental health resources and education. Supports initiatives and programs that make mental health resources more culturally responsive, accessible, and equitable for the Black community. Accepts donations to support the mission.
• National Center for School Mental Health, University of Maryland School of MedicinecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Dana L. Cunningham serves as Program Director of the Prince George's School Mental Health Initiative through this center. The center focuses on school-based mental health programs and professional development training for school staff.
• New Harbinger PublicationsminorOthersPublisher of the Healing Racial Stress Workbook for Black Teens. New Harbinger is a publisher specializing in self-help psychology books.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Ayana Therapy: Ayana Therapy is a mental health platform that matches users with culturally competent therapists based on identity, faith, and other personal factors. Comparable mission of culturally tailored mental health access, though delivered via a tech marketplace rather than events and publications.
• Liberate Meditation App: Liberate is a meditation and mindfulness app created specifically for the Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) community. Adjacent culturally rooted wellness product that competes for similar audience attention, though delivered as a subscription app versus BMW's event/training model.
• Hurdle: Hurdle (formerly known as Henry's House) is a teletherapy and digital mental health platform specifically designed for Black, Brown, and other historically marginalized communities. Comparable cultural-competency focus with a tech-enabled delivery model that contrasts with BMW's event/content approach.

Direct peers

• Melanin & Mental Health: Founded by clinical psychologist Dr. Allison Agwu, Melanin & Mental Health provides culturally relevant mental health resources, a therapist directory, and community programming for the Black community. Comparable mission, founder-led clinical model, and resource-distribution focus.
• BlackFULLness: BlackFULLness offers culturally rooted mindfulness, breathwork, and wellness practices and is an actual strategic partner of Black Mental Wellness with co-programmed series like 'Brother to Brother.' Comparable culturally grounded wellness programming.
• Therapy for Black Girls: Founded by Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, Therapy for Black Girls is a leading platform providing mental health resources, a podcast, and a therapist directory specifically for Black women and girls. Highly comparable to Black Mental Wellness in mission, founder-led clinical authority, content-library approach, and community-building events.
• Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation: Founded by actress Taraji P. Henson, the BLHF addresses stigma around mental illness in the African American community through scholarships, conferences, and the CROPS program. Directly comparable mission, conference programming, and Black community mental health focus.
• Therapy for Black Men: A national directory and resource platform connecting Black men with culturally competent mental health providers and offering community programs. Direct peer for BMW's Brother to Brother initiative and Black male-focused wellness segments.
• Black Emotional and Mental Health Collective (BEAM): BEAM is a nonprofit focused on the emotional and mental health of Black communities, providing trainings, a Black therapist directory, and community programs. Closely aligned with BMW's culturally responsive education and resource-distribution model.

Broad incumbents

• The Steve Fund: The Steve Fund is a national nonprofit focused on the mental health and emotional well-being of young people of color, particularly college students. Comparable in youth mental health and higher-ed focus, though operating at broader institutional scale rather than community/event-driven.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@blackmentalwellness
• Facebookfacebook.com/BlackMentalWellness
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/black-mental-wellness
• Instagraminstagram.com/blackmentalwellness

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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