Latine Committee
Improving mental well-being and reducing disparities in Latinx communities through culturally sensitive services, education, and advocacy that center language, identity, and lived experience.
OUR WORK
Empower healers. Expand access. Create change.
Expanding access to culturally rooted mental health and wellness care — for communities, by communities
Expanding Access
Healing that is
culturally grounded
and accessible to all
"We believe healing must be culturally grounded, identity-affirming, and accessible to everyone — especially those historically excluded from traditional systems."
At Our Mental Health Collective, our work centers on removing barriers that prevent marginalized communities from receiving the mental health care they deserve. Through our statewide directory, bilingual programs, community-centered events, healing workshops, partnerships with cultural hubs, and on-the-ground support in trusted spaces, we bring care directly to where people already gather, live, and feel safe.
We expand access by increasing the availability of culturally responsive clinicians and wellness providers, building pathways for BIPOC individuals to enter the profession, and ensuring that care is financially, linguistically, and geographically reachable.
Circular System of Care
A self-reinforcing
cycle of healing
Our work focuses on reducing systemic barriers that keep communities from healing. We invest in clinicians of color through training, funding, mentorship, and professional development — strengthening representation across the field and ensuring that communities can access providers who reflect their identities, understand their lived experiences, and honor their cultural wisdom.
As more BIPOC clinicians thrive, so do the communities they serve. The outcome is a circular ecosystem: more providers of color create more identity-affirming care, which produces healthier, more supported communities — who become the next generation of healers. By addressing inequity at its roots, we are building a future where care is not a privilege, but a right.
Circular
System of Care
System of Care
More BIPOC
Providers
Providers
of color in the field
Identity-
Affirming Care
Affirming Care
culturally grounded
Healthier
Communities
Communities
supported & thriving
Who We Serve
Built for and with
our communities
Select a group below to learn how OMHC supports them on their journey toward connection, healing, and professional growth.
Community
We serve the broader community by piloting innovative mental health and wellness programs and expanding access through our statewide directory, mental health fairs, community events, and partnerships. We are building community-led pathways to healing—ensuring care is accessible, affirming, and rooted in the people it serves.
Our goal is to build community-led pathways to healing and ensure everyone has access to the support they deserve.
Find a ProviderStatewide directory · Free to search
Students
We support students preparing to enter the mental health and wellness field by offering mentorship, skill-building opportunities, and professional exposure. Our goal is to bridge the gap between education and practice — helping emerging leaders develop confidence, competence, and a clear path toward meaningful careers.
Join Our CollectiveMentorship · Professional development
Recent Graduates & Early-Career Clinicians
We serve recent graduates, limited license professionals, and newly licensed providers as they transition into the field. Through mentorship, advanced training, and peer connection, we help them strengthen their clinical identity, continue building their skills, and establish a strong foundation for long-term success.
Join Our CollectiveAdvanced training · Peer community
Solo Practitioners
We support solo clinicians and wellness providers who are navigating private practice independently. By offering business guidance, operational tools, client development support, and connection to a professional community, we help them build sustainable, ethical, and culturally grounded practices.
Join Our CollectiveBusiness tools · Practice community
Group Practice Owners
We assist group practice owners seeking to expand or strengthen their organizations. We provide insights on practice management, operational sustainability, culturally responsive care models, and collective leadership — helping them build thriving, values-aligned environments for both clients and staff.
Join Our CollectiveLeadership support · Culturally responsive models
Our Programs
Programming built
on lived experience
Our programs are designed to meet communities where they are — in healing workshops, mental health fairs, professional trainings, and culturally-rooted gatherings that honor identity and build collective resilience.
View Events & ProgramsProgram details coming soon
Check our events page for the latest workshops, trainings, and community gatherings.
Committees
Community voices
shaping our work
Our committees were created to ensure that the voices, needs, and lived experiences of our diverse communities directly shape OMHC's work — advancing equity, strengthening connection, and expanding access to culturally rooted care.
Advocacy Committee
Facilitating the growth of self-advocacy, community advocacy, and systems advocacy from an intentional and liberatory lens — acknowledging and challenging oppression while centering a collective desire to heal.
Men's Ambassador Committee
Fostering a strong community among men — encouraging genuine connection, mutual support, open dialogue about mental health, and shared growth through active engagement and welcoming outreach.
Community Engagement Committee
Cultivating a vibrant, inclusive, and knowledgeable community by fostering connections through social events, increasing participation for all members, and providing educational and professional growth opportunities based on expertise and lived experience.