Destigmatizing Mental Health Through Storytelling, Connection, and Free Access to Care.
Join us. Add your voice. #ShedShame.
What We Do
PROJECT BLACKBIRD brings national K–12 and college programs that unite storytelling, celebrity role models, and mental health resources—providing free therapy and connecting national and local mental health resources for students in need.
A Touring Program to #ShedShame around mental health
Our Impact
Mental Wellness program supported by our partners NAMI, and Talkspace
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Through a national tour of the short film Blackbird and live panel discussions featuring actors, influencers, and NFL/NBA mental health advocates, each event creates space for honest and meaningful conversations.
Participants are encouraged to confront the struggles they may carry in silence—transforming shame into connection and understanding.
Each experience also includes a resource fair with local, national, and campus organizations, along with access to a full year of free therapy for student participants.
PROJECT BLACKBIRD is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to destigmatizing mental health through immersive, touring programs.
How to get involved
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Programs We Offer
We offer a range of programs! Whether you are looking for a community specific event, athlete event, film school/festival event, eating disorder focused or general mental health conversation – we have a range of offerings and we look forward to bringing a program that is impactful for your community and audience.
Join us. Add your voice. #ShedShame.
Our Mission: PROJECT BLACKBIRD sheds shame around mental health by connecting youth and communities through storytelling, shared experience, and access to care. We believe every story can spark change—and every student deserves support.
Resources
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PROJECT BLACKBIRD is a non-profit 501(c)(3) touring event and film screening that aims to de-stigmatize eating disorder and mental health conversation within underrepresented communities. Our mission is to connect audiences of different communities to rid ourselves of shame surrounding mental health.