FAQ About Mental Health in Minorities FAQ’s
When were we founded and recognized?
Mental Health in Minorities was founded on January 23, 2024 and officially recognized on September 3, 2025.
What are our principles?
Unity amongst all minority populations.
Transparency about each of our shared experiences.
Awareness for the unspoken and silenced thoughts we share.
What is the “Under Our Wing” initiative?
The “Under Our Wing” initiative is a unique network of peer support groups that moves beyond traditional conversation. We believe that shared action can be a catalyst for collective healing and community repair.
Every participating support group will undertake a Mental Initiatives Service Project, a tangible project that addresses a specific mental health need in our neighborhood
Why Service Projects?
For too long, the challenges facing our community—the historical trauma, systemic barriers, and mental health struggles have created isolation and left parts of us feeling damaged. We’re aiming to:
- Heal Through Action
- Foster Unity
- Repair Our Community
The first E-Board consisted of who?
Advisor:Willie Wilson Jr.
Founder/President:Kaijehl Williams
Vice President:Aaliyah Grandberry
Secretary:Jerermiah Robinson
Treasurer:Selenia Manuel
Social Media Manager:Jessica Perez-Pariño
Social Media CE: Mariah Rudolph
Social Media GD:Simon Dominguez
Social Media Videographer:Nick Gibbons
Is the organization centered around ethnicity only?
Our organization examines all issues through the lens of representation and inclusion, focusing on the diverse experiences of marginalized communities. We address populations defined by gender, ethnicity, religious faith, and the wide array of other contributing factors that shape minority identities
