Our story
Our Mental Health Collective began in 2019 as a grassroots circle called Mental Health Clinicians of Color Grand Rapids. Founded by Rebecca Spann alongside board members Janee Beville, Wesley Morgan, and Loanna Abreu, it started as a space for clinicians of color to connect, learn, and support one another in a field where they were often unseen. The work quickly grew into a broader effort to ensure communities could access culturally grounded, identity-affirming care.
During COVID-19, the organization expanded its impact by offering online learning, scholarships, and private practice support. Early wins — from community funding to building a clinician directory and professional development resources — pushed the vision forward. As the work spread beyond West Michigan, the mission outgrew its original name and reach. In 2022, the organization became Our Mental Health Collective, reflecting its wider commitment to equity, collaboration, and culturally responsive care for diverse communities. to inspire creativity and foster collaboration among our team members, creating an environment where innovation thrives.
By 2024, OMHC had grown into a statewide network with an expanded directory, offline tools, new partnerships, and a growing advisory base. Today, OMHC is not just a network — it’s a community-led movement reshaping mental health systems, grounded in shared leadership, cultural wisdom, and the belief that care must be built with, and for, the people it serves.