WIC & Health Resources for Black Americans

February 6, 2022

This Black History Month, the National WIC Association (NWA) acknowledges the important contributions of Black Americans to the US and the world. Throughout February, NWA will share resources and spread awareness about the health disparities impacting Black Americans.

These health resources were specifically curated for the Black community, with topics including breastfeeding, maternal health, COVID-19, mental health, and other pressing issues.

Black History Month

• HHS Office of Minority Health: Black History Month Resources.
• HHS: Celebrating Black History Month 2022.

COVID-19 Resources

• Black Coalition Against COVID-19: COVID-19 Vaccine & the Black Community.
• BlackDoctor.org: COVID-19 Resource Center.
• NAACP: COVID Know More.
• National Urban League: Closing the COVID-19 Vaccine Gap.

Maternal Health Resources

• Every Mother Counts: Black Maternal Health Resource List.
• CDC: HEAR Her Campaign.
• Black Maternal Health Caucus: About Maternal Health.
• Black Women Do Breastfeed: Breastfeeding Resources. 
• The Birth Hour: Resources & Support for Black Maternal Health.

Mental Health Resources

• Melanin & Mental Health: Find a Culturally Competent Therapist.
• National Alliance on Mental Illness: Black Mental Health Resources.
• Anxiety & Depression Association of America: Black & African American Community Resources.
• Black Men Heal: Mental Health Resources for Black Men.
• Therapy for Black Girls: Mental Health Resources for Black Women.

Other Health Resources

• BLKHLTH: Health Resources for Black Communities.
• HHS Office of Minority Health: Health Blogs.
• City of Alexandria, VA: Race-Based Trauma Resources & Support in Times of Civil Strife.

If you have any resources to share, please send them to Whitney Dawn Carlson at wcarlson@nwica.com