BLACK GIRLS SMILE, INC.'S MISSION IS GROUNDED IN RESEARCH, FOCUS GROUP FINDINGS, AND PERSONAL EXPERIENCES HIGHLIGHTING THE UNDER-SERVED AND UNDERREPRESENTED MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS OF YOUNG BLACK WOMEN. THE ORGANIZATION ENVISIONS A SOCIETY THAT THROUGH THE NORMALIZATION AND DIALOGUE SURROUNDING MENTAL WELLNESS, ALL INDIVIDUALS, INCLUDING YOUNG BLACK FEMALES, AREPROVIDED EDUCATION, SUPPORT AND RESOURCES NECESSARY TO LEAD MENTALLY HEALTHY LIVES.