2026-04-07T20:52:20-04:00 2025-12-31 990EZ 2025-01-01 992013669 Black Mental Health Movement BLAC 2525441164 412 Spruce Pine Trl Knightdale NC 27545 William Lucas CFO 2524065062 2026-04-08 false 2025 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X X www.thebmhmovement.com X X 61891 X 16066 45825 2650 -2650 0 0 0 59241 500 80479 142 81121 -21880 25846 0 3966 X 35791 11871 35791 11871 9945 7905 25846 3966 The Black Mental Health Movements primary exempt purpose is to promote mental health awareness education and access to resources within underserved communities through outreach educational programming and community-based initiatives. Our initiatives include: *BMH Conference - Annual two-day event offering profesisonal development continuing education credits and networking. *BMH Conversations - Engaging the community through on-going community discussions with experts and leaders in the mental health field. *BMH Connections - Building bridges between professionals organizations and community partners to promote access and equity to mental health resources. *BMH Continuing Education - Programs designed to increase access to licensure and culturally responsive training. The Black Mental Health Movement hosted its annual Black Mental Health Conference serving approximately 200 attendees including mental health professionals community members and organizations. The conference provided educational training sessions led by subject matter experts resulting in the delivery of approximately 1,600 continuing education credits which support licensed professionals in maintaining their professional licensure. The event created a collaborative space for education engagement and the exploration of solutions aimed at reducing mental health stigma and improving access to resources within underserved communities. As part of the program the organization also awarded a $500 scholarship to a Black mental health scholar and recognized a Black Mental Health Hero for their contributions to the community. 0 72542 The Black Mental Health Movement launched its ongoing Black Mental Health Continuing Education Program in June 2025 to provide free accredited training opportunities for mental health professionals. As an approved provider through the National Board for Certified Counselors NBCC the program delivered 14 virtual training sessions between June and December 2025 featuring approximately 25 subject matter experts from across the country. These sessions provided a total of approximately 320 continuing education CE hours and were designed to equip professionals with culturally responsive tools to better serve Black communities while supporting the maintenance of professional licensure. The program also aims to reduce barriers to entry and advancement in the field by offering scholarship opportunities for licensure-related expenses including clinical supervision and by facilitating clinical supervision matching for participants. 0 1260 The Black Mental Health Movement conducted BMH Conversations a series of ongoing community discussions designed to promote mental health awareness advocacy and engagement. In 2025 the organization partnered with five organizations to host five sessions featuring experts and leaders in the field. These discussions addressed topics including financial literacy culturally responsive leadership reducing stigma surrounding mental health mental resiliency and expanding mental health businesses across the state. The program provided a platform for community dialogue knowledge sharing and increased awareness of mental health challenges and solutions within underserved communities. 0 0 73802 Lashaunda Lucas CEO 30 0 0 0 William Anthony Lucas CFO and CTO 15 0 0 0 Schnell Joyner Secretary 5 0 0 0 false false false false false false false false false NC Lashaunda Lucas 412 Spruce Pine Trl Knightdale NC 27545 2525441164 false false false false false false false false false false false NONE NONE true X 0 0 0 10500 16066 26566 0 0 0 0 36942 36942 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10500 53008 63508 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 26696 26696 0 0 0 0 26696 26696 36812 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10500 53008 63508 X Part I, line 10 | Activity:, Grantee Name:, Grantee Address:, Amount:, Relationship:| Black Mental Health Continuing Education Program - Black Mental Health Scholar, grantee, "This was a $500 scholarship given to a college student pursuing a degree in mental health services or research. They were the 2025 Black Mental Health Scholar recipient.", $500.00, No Relationship| Part II, line 26 | Liabilities Name:, BOY Amount:, EOY Amount:| Accounts Payable, $9945, $7905|