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Healthy Minds.

Stronger Ministry.

Equipping pastors and ministry leaders with mental health resources, support, and care to thrive in their calling.

Healthy Minds.

Stronger Ministry.

Equiping pastors and ministry leaders with mental health resources, support, and care to thrive in their calling.

Welcome to the Mental Health Initiative webpage

Resources for Growth and Support

Welcome! We are delighted to welcome you to our community.

If you are seeking trusted resources to support your church, ministry, or personal journey toward
mental and emotional well-being, you have come to the right place.

Our platform offers a wide range of free resources designed specifically for the Latino
community, covering important topics such as anxiety, depression, pastoral care, emotional
wellness, and self-care.

We are committed to equipping pastors, leaders, and individuals with
practical tools, biblical insights, and evidence-based support to foster healthier lives and stronger
communities.

We also invite you to explore opportunities to participate in our cohorts and training programs,
where pastors and ministry leaders come together to deepen their understanding of mental health,
develop effective care strategies, and strengthen their capacity to serve others.
We believe that healing, growth, and transformation happen in community, and we are honored
to partner with you on this journey.

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We invite you to explore our Mental Health Tool Kit,, a comprehensive collection of
downloadable materials and exclusive Master Classes designed to equip and empower both you
and your community. Our resources include specialized training for leadership teams, pastoral
care ministries, and practical guidance for establishing a care ministry within your church.

In addition, we offer  Topical Sermon Outlines that address mental health through a biblical lens,
helping church leaders engage these important conversations with wisdom, compassion, and
scriptural truth. Our resource center also features insightful articles written by experienced
professionals and subject matter experts.
We encourage you to subscribe to our podcast, where we engage in meaningful conversations at
the intersection of mental health, faith, leadership, and everyday life. These discussions are designed to inform, inspire, and provide practical tools for personal and ministry growth.

We invite you to take full advantage of these resources and share them with others who may
benefit. Together, we can help break the stigma surrounding mental health within our churches
and communities while encouraging environments of healing, hope, and restoration.

We are honored to partner with you on this journey. As the saying goes, “Hurt people hurt
people, but healed people help heal people.” Together we can bring healing, support, and
wholeness to those we serve.

COMING SOON

Join a Cohort

Trauma Healing Institute

Trauma, grief, and loss exist in every community. We believe every church and ministry can be a place of healing.

The Church Cares

The Church Cares equips everyday believers to offer real care, right now. Across the country, lay leaders are being trained to walk with those in distress—and your church can be part of the movement.

7 Cups

7 Cups is an on-demand emotional health service and online therapy provider Our bridging technology anonymously & securely connects real people to real listeners in one-on-one chat.

About Our Director

Reina Olmeda is a respected expert in the field of mental health, bringing more than 20 years of experience as a psychotherapist. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Clinical Psychology and a Master’s degree in Professional Counseling, combining clinical expertise with compassionate leadership to help individuals, families, and leaders achieve emotional and spiritual wellness.

In addition to her counseling and leadership work, Reina has faithfully served for 25 years as Senior Pastor of Transformation Church alongside her husband, Dr. Charles Olmeda. Together, they have dedicated their lives to strengthening people through biblical teaching, pastoral care, and transformational leadership.

Reina is widely recognized for her integrative approach to faith, mental health, and spiritual development. She equips pastors, ministry leaders, and churches with practical and biblically grounded tools to address emotional well-being, leadership resilience, and personal growth within today’s cultural challenges.

She is also the author of Fit for Your Assignment, a transformational healing framework designed to guide individuals through conviction, confrontation, revelation, and transformation toward lasting inner renewal and purpose.

Married for 35 years and the proud mother of two daughters, Reina remains deeply committed to empowering leaders and congregations to pursue wholeness, resilience, purpose, and generational transformation.

 

Meet Our Team

Our team is here to support mental health with care, compassion, and understanding. We believe every person deserves to feel seen, heard, and supported. Together, we are committed to creating a safe and welcoming space for healing, growth, and hope.

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Amy Velaquez
Professional Counselor, MA
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Yvonne Rodriguez
MA/M.Ed.
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Dr. Israel Figueroa Pastrana
Alcohol and Drug Counselor
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Selines Oquendo
M.Ed
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Rev. Daniel Matos
Midwest Regional Director

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