Black Girls SmileBGS Commons
Our Brooklyn home is a dedicated third space for Black girls and young women, a place to gather, learn, rest, and connect outside of school or home.
Young Black girls and women
From blackgirlssmile.org/visit-us ↗About this program
A space for gathering, healing, and play.
Located in the heart of Bed-Stuy at Restoration Plaza, our Brooklyn space was created with intention—for young Black girls and women to be seen, heard, and truly belong. This is a space to exhale. To gather. To learn practical tools for living mentally well in community.
We host community-based programming which include support groups, yoga and meditation, mental health literacy workshops, movie nights, shared dinners, and more—all designed to nurture connection, reflection, and care. Whether you’re coming to learn, to rest, or simply to be, our Brooklyn space is a home for your full self.
Details
- Who
- Young Black girls and women
- Where
- Located in the heart of Bed-Stuy at Restoration Plaza, Brooklyn
Run by
School-Based ProgrammingWe partner with schools and youth-serving organizations to provide prevention-focused, culturally responsive mental health programming for students, caregivers, and educators.
Community Events & ActivationsFREEOur community-based events create spaces for collective healing, reflection, and connection. Through workshops, wellness activations, and gatherings, we bring mental wellness into accessible, affirming environments, centering joy, creativity, and shared experience.
Therapy AssistanceWe help remove financial and systemic barriers to mental health care by connecting participants to culturally responsive therapy and mental health resources.