Who are we?
We are a collective group of young Black professionals dedicated to bridging the gap in Black Mental Health to build up mentally strong leaders.
Meet the Team
A profound journey of transformation began. Founded by a dedicated Clinical Social Worker, Shawnice Hernandez, with a deep commitment to her community, Project ORF emerged as a beacon of hope, driven by a simple yet powerful idea: to bridge the gap in Black Mental Health.
In partnership with co-founder, Kala Doss, Project ORF was born. It’s not just an organization; it’s a commitment to filling the void in preventative and culturally competent mental health programs.
Shawnice Hernandez
Kala Doss
Tiffani Brown
Community Engagement Coordinator
Olu Kuku,
Visual Design
Leann Taylor
Marketing Coordinator
Javonte Culbreath, CMA
Chief of Finance
Elizabeth Heard, PharmD
Health Education Specialist
Tesia Heard
LCSW
Joaunte Knight
Program Coordinator
London Franklin
Visual Design
Anthone Oates
Development Coordinator
Here are the facts
Due to a lack in Education:
”ONLY ONE-IN-THREE AFRICAN AMERICANS WHO NEED MENTAL HEALTH CARE RECEIVES IT”
“50% PERCENT OF LIFETIME MENTAL HEALTH CONDITIONS BEGIN BY AGE 14 & 75% BY AGE 24”
“AFRICAN AMERICANS OFTEN RECEIVE POORER QUALITY OF CARE & LACK ACCESS TO CULTURALLY COMPETENT CARE.”
What we’re
doing about it!
PROJECT ORF’S MISSION IS CLEAR:
TO PROVIDE PROACTIVE AND SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS TO COMBAT THE MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS IN MARGINALIZED COMMUNITIES THROUGH EDUCATION, APPLICATION, & SUPPORT.
WE FIRMLY BELIEVE THAT KNOWLEDGE IS THE FOUNDATION FOR CHANGE.
(RCM)
PROJECT ORF USES
the Renewal Care Model
TO PRIORITIZE COMPREHENSIVE CARE, ENSURING
THAT UNIQUE NEEDS ARE MET. THIS APPROACH
INCORPORATES EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICES,
PROMOTES COLLABORATION AMONG HEALTHCARE
PROFESSIONALS, COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND
INTEGRATES PEER SUPPORT FOR A WHOLISTIC AND
EFFECTIVE EXPERIENCE.
EDUCATION
SUPPORT
Education through language and culture to break barriers and nurture awareness to promote self evaluation and self development.
APPLICATION
Applying education to promote a transformational healing process targeting mind, body, and spirit through pattern recognition, emotional intelligence and emotional regulation.
Providing individuals with like-minded communities and other resources to foster a continuous support system and maintain relationships.
Contact Us
Whether you want be involved, partner with us, contribute as a sponsor, inquire about an event, or just ask a question. Contact us here. We’ll respond ASAP!
Hours
Monday–Friday
10am–6pm
Email
community@projectorf.org