Black Women ReBooted
Taking care of your mental and physical health is a must. I highly recommend women endure a full gynecological exam and physical with a fastening blood work up every year. Also, speak with your physician about age appropriate health screenings. Click on the links below for resources.
Health Care
Women’s Health Network- www.womenshealthnetwork.com
National Council of Negro Women, Inc.- www.ncnw.org
Women Veterans Health Care- www.womenshealth.va.gov
Cultural Sensitivity and Awareness in the Delivery of Health Care- www.acog.org
Mental Health
National Institute of Mental Health- www.nimh.nih.gov
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration- www.samhsa.gov
Drugwatch- www.drugwatch.com/health/mental-illness
Black Women and Mental Health- www.blackwomenshealth.com
Suicide Prevention & Intervention
If you feel suicidal or homicidal and contemplating physically harming yourself and/or someone else IMMEDIATELY dial 911 and make them aware. You can also dial 1-800-273-TALK to speak with someone immediately.
Suicide Prevention Lifeline- http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention- https://afsp.org/about-suicide/
Substance Abuse and Addiction Treatment and Help
No matter where you live, there is a drug rehab center that can help you overcome your addiction.
Domestic Violence, Rape, Sexual Assault
YWCA- www.ywca.org
RAINN- www.rainn.org
It's On Us- www.itsonus.org
Nutrition & Physical Fitness
Womenshealth.gov- www.womenshealth.gov
Eat Right. Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. www.eatright.org
Fitness Blender- www.fitnessblender.com
If you have any type of medical emergency seek help at your nearest emergency medical center or dial 911 immediately.
Disclaimer: The information on this page is to be used at your own discretion. Black Women ReBooted and Key Essentials Counseling and Consulting are not legally responsible or liable for any actions or consequences from the use of any information or resources used on their websites. Consult your physician on all health and mental health matters.