Mental Health – Dumas R.I.S.E Providers

What We Do

Elevating Minds, Empowering Communities

Dumas R.I.S.E. Providers, helps individuals and organizations embrace culturally informed mental health practices and foster racially equitable environments, so they can navigate challenges with confidence and create meaningful, sustainable impacts in their communities.

Faith Leaders & Mental Wellness

At Dumas R.I.S.E. Providers, we recognize that faith leaders are often the first line of support in communities of color. You provide guidance, counseling, and comfort to those who may never step into a clinical setting, making you essential partners in mental health care.

We also understand the importance of ensuring you have a safe space to restore, rejuvenate, and find reprieve. As you pour into others, we are committed to pouring into you—offering the support and resources needed to sustain your well-being while you continue uplifting your community.

YOU FACE CHALLENGES IN

Understanding how to provide culturally informed services to communities of color. There’s often a need for qualified professionals to educate your staff on these matters. As a mental health professional of color, you might feel isolated, lacking access to the resources and connections needed to thrive. This can lead to burnout and a struggle to advance professionally.

Internally, you may experience anxiety and frustration about how to offer culturally informed mental health services. Questions like “What does it mean to be culturally informed?” and “Where do I start?” can be overwhelming.

In the current climate, mental health strain is at an all-time high. There is a pressing need for intentional care, both for yourself and in supporting others. You want to engage in open, accepting conversations without fear of offense, creating a comfortable atmosphere for growth and understanding.

the road to success

Initial Consultation

We’ll start with a consultation to understand your needs, goals, and desires to determine if Dumas R.I.S.E. is the right fit for you.

Customized Approach

Whether you need youth workshops incorporating mental wellness, or training on culturally informed services, we’ll create a path forward.

Collaborative Execution

We’ll work together to articulate and achieve your desired outcomes, ensuring a comprehensive approach to mental wellness.

Meet Kelly Dumas

A Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience in behavioral health. Kelly incorporates indigenous practices to promote mental wellness and healing, inspired by her extensive travels in Africa. She is trained in Agnihotra, other Hotra meditations, and Sawubona Healing Circles, specifically designed to promote healing in Black communities.

Kelly’s lifelong involvement with music and singing underscores her approach to mental wellness. Throughout her career, Kelly has mentored and supported other mental health professionals, recognizing the unique challenges faced by professionals of color. Her goal is to create a space where these needs are acknowledged and met, fostering a community of like-minded professionals.

Take the first step

Towards culturally informed mental wellness by contacting Dumas R.I.S.E. today. Trust us to provide the support and resources you need to thrive. Don’t let uncertainty hold you back—reach out now to explore how we can help you and your community.

"Kelly Dumas presented a thoughtful and impactful workshop experience! Sharing her knowledge and insights about the many ways trauma is a lived experience that impacts our daily lives was informative and enlightening. Learning about and experiencing the hotra fire meditation was the highlight of the workshop."

"Clinicians of Color has cultivated a space for increasing access to mental health services to our very own communities. It is more than closing that gap of care; this program is creating a bridge for us clinicians through increasing our visibility, representation and clinical skills. I am grateful to be apart of this opportunity with all of these amazing professionals. I feel seen and supported."

Not engaging with Dumas R.I.S.E.

Means you might miss out on holistic, culturally informed mental health practices. You risk limiting yourself to Western methods, potentially alienating the communities you aim to serve. Without our support, you might struggle to keep these communities engaged and meet their unique needs.

Success means

Increased knowledge and ability to care for yourself and others using both traditional and nontraditional mental wellness methods.

It looks like healthier, happier lives and a stronger network of mental health professionals of color.

With Dumas R.I.S.E., you’ll gain the resources and connections to grow professionally and personally, enhancing your impact on the community.

What We Do

Elevating Minds, Empowering Communities

Faith Leaders & Mental Wellness

YOU FACE CHALLENGES IN