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An interview with HANNAH TALL
of The Loveland Foundation about intersectional well-being
fundamental

connection

There’s power in healing—a truth The Loveland Foundation whole-
heartedly promotes. The organization, which was started by Rachel
Cargle in 2018, provides free therapy sessions to Black women and
girls who are craving support and empowerment. Two years after its
birth, we partnered up with The Loveland Foundation to offer those
same participants at-home workout programming to help with their Through our partnerships with the ther-
healing journeys. apy directory search platforms Therapy
for Black Girls, National Queer & Trans
Therapists of Color Network, Talkspace,
In an effort to continue spreading the word about this amazing or- Black Female Therapists, Psychology To-
22 ganization, which recently debuted The Unfolding Presented by The day and Open Path Collective, Loveland 22
Y ANDERSON WINTER 20 We’d love for you to summarize The Loveland Foundation’s mission for those With therapy sessions costing an average As you reflect on 2021, what was the taking your efforts into the new year? Y ANDERSON WINTER 20
Therapy Fund recipients will have access
Loveland Foundation podcast, we spoke with Hannah Tall, Director
to a comprehensive list of mental health
plans for the future as well as how everyone can support the cause.
ing high quality, culturally competent
services to Black women and girls.
68 of Programs at The Loveland Foundation, to learn more about their professionals across the country provid- 69
being introduced to your organization for the first time.
of $80-$200 per session, we have select-
DONATION
likelihood that participants are able to
in unique and powerful ways with a particular focus on Black women and girls. Our
Does your employer offer donation
and where does that inspire you to go
resources and initiatives are collaborative, and they prioritize opportunity, access,
more Black women and girls, and mental
matching? Ask them about doubling
financially afford therapy after the end
C HT: The Loveland Foundation is committed to showing up for communities of color ed the previous options to increase the LEVER A GE Y OUR EMPL O YER’S biggest learning for your organization HT: Our partnerships will help us serve C
in the new year?
TRA validation, and healing. of the 4-12 sessions supported by The your contribution. health professionals in the new year. We TRA
Loveland Foundation’s Therapy Fund. HT: 2021 helped us expand to offer provide therapy support to 5,000 Black
The Loveland Foundation was established in 2018 by Rachel Cargle following her What can people do in holistic wellness resources for both our women and girls annually. We hope our
widely successful birthday wish fundraiser, Therapy for Black Women and Girls. their respective communities to pro- Therapy Fund recipients and the amazing partnerships can help us sustain and
Her enthusiastic and generous social media community raised over $250,000, which mote the importance of network of therapists who support them. grow our impact for therapy seekers, and
made it possible for the foundation to provide over 600 hours worth of therapy 4 WAYS TO SUPPORT: mental health? Roughly 17% of therapists in the US are the next iteration of our work, support-
sessions at no cost. Since then, The Loveland Foundation has provided over 20,000 BIPOC. That number dips to a single dig- ing therapists with professional develop-
hours of therapy sessions to Black women and girls across the country. CHAMPION THE C A USE HT: We like to approach mental wellness it (roughly 3% according to the APA) for ment and curated events and resources.
Spread the word by sharing more infor- holistically. Therapy is part of a larg- Black therapists. The lack of therapists of
How are you ensuring that individual mental health gaps for Black women and mation with your Facebook and Insta- er wellness toolbox, and we encourage color coupled with the increased demand How do you lead by example with
girls continue to shrink? gram followers. folks to find additional tools that may for mental health services these last two mental health practices within your
support their mental, physical, spiritual,
years has resulted in mental health work-
HT: With the barriers affecting access to treatment by members of diverse ethnic and DONATE emotional well-being, and that of their ers experiencing burnout. We are ex- company culture?
racial groups. The Loveland Therapy Fund provides financial assistance to Black The Loveland Foundation aims to pro- loved ones. That may look like work- tremely happy that we were able to start HT: We are preparing for our season-
women and girls nationally seeking therapy. vide 5,000 women annually with 12 free PHO T O: C OUR TES Y OF THE L O VELAND F OUND ATION ing out, still or movement-based medi- rolling out professional development for al winter rest for a few weeks and are
therapy sessions. Visit thelovelandfoun- tation, art, etc. But it’s really important our therapist network this year. In 2022, making sure there is space for resto-
dation.org to learn more and donate. that folks remember to be patient with we will be providing an array of pro- ration throughout our year. So we can,
individually and collectively, show up
fessional and personal development re-
themselves as they work to find the tools
S TART A GIVING CIRCLE that can be most supportive to them, sources and spaces to BIPOC therapists. in this work moving from our overflow,
If six loved ones contribute $20 each, or alongside loved ones, in their mental after we’ve poured into and nourished
the total ($120) will be enough for one health and overall wellness practice. Where can you see your partnerships ourselves. TA
therapy session.