The Mental Health Collective runs a HIPAA‑compliant web directory that lists only licensed BIPOC mental‑health clinicians serving Michigan, with verified credentials and searchable filters for age, language, insurance, and cultural identifiers. The platform also offers a subscription‑based provider portal that includes a private forum, continuing‑education webinars, a job board, and analytics to help clinicians reach clients and expand their professional network.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Individuals from Black, African, Asian, Indigenous, Latine, and other marginalized communities in Michigan often struggle to locate mental‑health clinicians who share their cultural background and understand their lived experiences. At the same time, BIPOC providers face barriers to reaching these clients and to accessing professional networking, training, and referral opportunities.
Solution
Our Mental Health Collective operates an online directory that lists only licensed BIPOC mental‑health clinicians and wellness professionals serving Michigan. Each provider is verified against the state licensing database, and their profiles include detailed bios, specialties, language proficiency, insurance acceptance, and sliding‑scale options. Users can search and filter providers by client age, cultural identity, therapeutic modality, and other criteria, then contact clinicians directly through the platform. For providers, the Collective offers a membership portal that includes a private forum, continuing‑education webinars, a job board, and event‑listing tools to increase visibility and client acquisition. The service is delivered via a secure web application that protects personal data and complies with relevant privacy standards. Tiered subscription plans generate revenue while keeping the basic directory free for consumers.
Target Audience
The primary users are individuals from BIPOC and other marginalized groups in Michigan seeking culturally responsive mental‑health care, and BIPOC mental‑health clinicians and licensed wellness professionals in the state looking to expand their client base and professional network.
Features
- Verified provider listings using Michigan’s LARA licensing database to ensure credential authenticity
- Advanced search filters (age group, gender identity, sexuality, language, insurance, sliding‑scale, virtual vs. in‑person) for precise client‑provider matching
- Individual provider profiles with bios, specialties, cultural identifiers, and direct contact messaging
- Secure, HIPAA‑aware web platform with encrypted data transmission and role‑based access controls
- Member‑only community portal offering discussion forums, live training sessions, and peer networking
- Integrated job board and event calendar for providers to post opportunities and community events
- Tiered subscription plans (free directory, student $25 / yr, pilot $50 / yr, membership + directory $145 / yr) with added benefits such as scholarship eligibility and promotional video placement
- Analytics dashboard for providers to track profile views and client inquiries