Sheila's Story
The children were hungry and cold. Sheila had nothing to feed them. Every corner of her home echoed with their cries, and each sob felt like a dagger to her heart. While she tried to figure out how to deal with her dire state, her anxiety skyrocketed. Panic attacks had become a daily torment, but they always had to take a back seat. For Sheila, there was no room to acknowledge her mental health struggles when the immediate need was to feed her children. The gnawing fear of failing them haunted her every waking moment. First and foremost, she and her kids had to eat. The weight of their survival rested solely on her shoulders, pushing her deeper into a spiral of despair. Halima's Story
When Halima told her husband she was depressed, he didn’t quite understand her. He looked at her with confusion and a hint of helplessness. She curled up in bed, feeling isolated in her struggle. It wasn’t his fault; in their community, mental health was a subject wrapped in stigma and ignorance. Halima herself had only recently started to recognize her feelings as depression, a real disease that gripped her mind and soul. The days felt longer, and the nights were an endless abyss. Without the words or knowledge to explain her condition, she felt trapped in a cycle of sadness and isolation, yearning for someone to understand the silent battles she faced daily. Even one minute can significantly impact a life. Do You Have a Minute?
Who we are
We are “Do You Have a Minute?”, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to increasing access to mental health care for marginalized women, including Black women, LGBTQ women, women with disabilities, and women facing economic and social barriers. Our mission is to provide free, professional therapy and raise awareness about mental well-being through compassionate care, educational initiatives, and storytelling.
How We Plan to Achieve Our Mission
At “Do You Have a Minute?”, we believe that even a minute of your time can change a life. We are seeking therapists who are willing to donate some of their time to provide much-needed care to our clients. By offering your expertise, whether it’s a single session or ongoing support, you can make a profound impact on the mental well-being of marginalized women. In addition, we are dedicated to raising funds to ensure that our patients receive continuity of care, enabling them to benefit from sustained and effective therapeutic relationships.
Become a Founding Therapist
Although we are still in the developmental phase, your future contributions from the outset as a therapist are crucial to the success of our mission. Therefore, we believe that including you from the very beginning will help us create a better platform that truly meets the needs of the women we aim to serve. Your expertise and insights will be invaluable in shaping our services and ensuring we provide the highest quality care.
How You Will Be Included in the Development Process
What We Offer in Return
We are building something meaningful, and we believe that your involvement from the start will help us create a product that truly addresses the needs of our community. By joining us now, you can help ensure that we launch with the best possible tools and services to support the women who need them most.
To partner with us and play an essential role as a founding member of this transformative journey, please fill out our Therapist Contribution Form. We look forward to collaborating with you to make a meaningful difference from the very beginning