MH Boxes

MH Boxes is a Black-led, youth-powered nonprofit organization founded by Mila Henry at just 12 years old—a young advocate who turned her own mental health journey into a mission to support others. Rooted in lived experience, MH Boxes is guided by the insights of the very communities it serves, ensuring that every program is relevant, affirming, and healing-centered.

We are dedicated to supporting the mental health and emotional well-being of Black adolescent girls, a group that is too often overlooked in traditional mental health systems. Studies show that nearly 1 in 2 Black girls will experience a mental health condition by age 18, yet they are less likely to receive culturally responsive care or support.

MH Boxes aims to close that gap—one box, one conversation, and one connection at a time.

Since launching in 2024, we’ve:

• 📦 Delivered over 1,600 mental health care packages to Black girls across Virginia and beyond

• 🤝 Partnered with schools, hospitals, group homes, and grassroots organizations to identify and support girls most in need

Each MH Box includes items such as journals, stress-relief tools, affirmation cards, culturally relevant resources, and self-care supplies—offering girls practical tools to cope, regulate, and reclaim joy.

In addition to box distribution, we’re building a peer support model grounded in community, trust, and representation—empowering Black girls to share their stories, advocate for themselves, and build solidarity.

Your support during #Give828 helps us:

• Expand distribution to high-need schools and community programs

• Cover the rising costs of shipping and care box materials

• Launch our full Youth Council and peer support network

• Sustain and scale our trauma-informed, youth-centered programming

At MH Boxes, we believe that mental health is not a luxury—it’s a right. And Black girls deserve spaces, tools, and support that honor their identity and experiences.

Join us this #Give828 to build a world where Black girls are not just surviving—but healing, thriving, and leading.