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title: Why is raising awareness about BIPOC mental health so important?
description: The BIPOC community faces many challenges and MindBeacon's therapists provide culturally-appropriate therapy to those in need. These are a few facts about BIPOC mental health and the challenges the community faces in accessing support.
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Racial disparities exist in our mental health care system and BIPOC education is an important part of informing and initiating necessary change. At MindBeacon, we stand with the BIPOC community and encourage those who are in need to access mental health support whenever and wherever they need it. We have [therapists](https://www.mindbeacon.com/therapists?hsCtaTracking=e14ba216-accd-4cd8-9a40-d076817fa57b%7C81d6806f-0a43-49f7-a901-81888f7c7b54) trained in BIPOC and culturally appropriate therapy who are ready to help provide guidance and treatment for a variety of different concerns. 

When it comes to changing perceptions and removing barriers, raising awareness is the first step. To support the BIPOC community and access to mental health care, here are a few important facts every Canadian should know:

DID YOU KNOW?   
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*MindBeacon's therapist can support the BIPOC community with specific expertise in race-related struggles. If you're ready to get started with therapy, our Therapist Guided Program or Live Therapy can help. Visit us [here](https://www.mindbeacon.com/) for more information, select the program best suited for you and to complete your assessment.* 

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