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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
Events
March
31st
TBD
Florida International Union Black Student Union | Our Minds Matter: A Virtual Mental Health Conference
Who We Are

Founder
Dr. Alfiee

Operations Manager
Tracey Deavers

Operations Assistant
Dai’toine Austin

Intern
Morgann Noble

Intern
Alexandra Torres
Our Partners

AAKOMA leverages critical partnerships, collaborations and supports to move our work forward. Some of our recent partners, collaborators and supporters include:
- Starkbucks Foundation
- Mental Health Coalition
- Mental Health America
- YR Media
- 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
- NAMI
- SoPhE
- PCORI
- Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
In the News

Usher’s New Look Invites Dr. Alfiee to Virtual Youth Mental Health Summit

Coping with Anxiety in Refinery29

How to Discuss Race of Black Teens (from APA)

Shape.com: Why We Really Need to Stop Talking About Detoxing After the Holidays

Don’t Fall for the Holiday Happiness Trap from Refinery29

WHUR: Special Edition of the Daily Drum
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!