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Welcome
Since the stigmas associated with mental health care often begin early, we work with teenagers and their families to raise awareness, conduct patient-centered research, and encourage young people to begin conversations in their communities.
We bring a special focus on the unique experiences of people of color. As a result, we are able to engage with communities on a deeper, culturally-relevant level by conducting research and providing clinical support.
Welcome to AAKOMA and thanks for joining our community!
Our Goal
All too often, Americans view mental health as a privilege for the wealthy and feel unwelcomed by or disconnected from traditional providers. At the AAKOMA Project, we are working to change that perception. We believe that everyone — regardless of background, income, or identity — deserves optimal mental health.
How do WE define optimal mental health?
We define optimal mental health as
- Recognizing mental health challenges when they arise
- Understanding where to go for help
- Supporting friends and loved ones to seek help
Who We Are
Founder
Dr. Alfiee
Executive Administrative Assistant
Tracey Deavers
Intern
Morgann Noble
Intern
Alexandra Torres
Volunteer
Carumey Stevens
HR Recruiter
Adenia Bradley
Our Partners
AAKOMA leverages critical partnerships, collaborations and supports to move our work forward. Some of our recent partners, collaborators and supporters include:
- Pivotal Ventures
- Community Foundation of Northern VA
- Harry’s Shave Club/Flamingo
- Innovation Health
- U.S. Congressional Black Caucus
- American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
- Usher’s New Look Foundation
- AcademyHealth
- Alliance for Health Policy
- Mt. Olive Baptist Church
- Taylor Strategy
- Hemera Foundation
- NAMI
- SoPhE
- PCORI
- Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
In the News
Usher’s New Look Invites Dr. Alfiee to Virtual Youth Mental Health Summit
Angry About The Way Your Family Voted? Read This
The Starbucks Foundation + Partners Support AAKOMA Project
Dr. Alfiee Breland-Noble Wants Us To Talk About Mental Health A Lot More
Mic and Dr. Alfiee Explore the Danger of the “Perfect Victim” Narrative
The AAKOMA Project Featured on Yahoo News List of Mental Health Resources
Better yet, see us in person!
We love our peeps, so feel free to connect during normal business hours.
AAKOMA Project, Inc.
contact@aakomaproject.org
1100 N. Glebe Road Suite 1010 Arlington, VA 22201
(571) 486-3382
Hours: By Appointment
Feel free to email us for inquires about keynotes, presentations, volunteering, consulting and partnerships!