ABOUT THE CENTER

Pioneering Mental Wellness in Harlem

The HOPE (Healing On Purpose and Evolving) Center is the manifestation of Senior Pastor Michael A. Walrond’s vision, to effectively support the vast mental health needs of the parishioners of First Corinthian Baptist Church, and the Harlem community at large.

The center seeks to minimize the stigma around communities of color when seeking mental health services. It prides itself in having licensed clinicians who utilize evidence-based therapeutic practices to support a variety of daily living challenges including depression, trauma, sexual abuse, and bereavement. The HOPE Center staff looks forward to working with you.

Our mission is to support people in being intentional about their wellness through a person-centered approach. Our objective is to engage in therapeutic healing opportunities, which promote and honor the experiential learning of all hope innovators

OUR VISION

At The HOPE Center, we are guided by a set of core values that shape our vision and define the essence of our work. These values are the pillars upon which we build our community of healing and growth, ensuring that every individual we serve is met with the utmost respect, care, and excellence.

THRIVING

To invite innovators on a journey of excavating wounds that seek to cast shadows of shame and doubt. We will support persons in cultivating life.

CREATING

To respect, and respond to the innovator’s power to create the life they desire.

AUTHENTICITY

To create an environment of hospitality and safety where innovators feel invited and welcomed to be themselves.

MUTUALITY

To assist innovators in developing an awareness of their interconnectedness and how healing themselves brings healing to our world.

KINDNESS

To respond with compassion and patience. While listening to and supporting the needs, dreams, and diversity of our innovators.

WORTHINESS

We will unwaveringly strive to treat every individual with dignity, in an effort to strengthen self-confidence and pride.

EXCELLENCE

To always advance our professional and personal evolution. We will increase our knowledge and skill base to be proactive in exceeding the expectations of our innovators.

MEET THE TEAM

DR. LENA GREEN, DSW, LCSW, CLC
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

DR. SIDNEY HANKERSON, MD, MBA
MEDICAL DIRECTOR

ANGIE (EUNJI) LEE
CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER SUPERVISOR

DR. HENRY WILLIS, PH.D.
CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST

ROBIN L BROWN
EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATOR

Victoria JuSTE
Therapist, (LSW, LMSW) 

ABOUT HOPE CENTER

The HOPE Center, conceptualized by Senior Pastor Michael A. Walrond, is more than a place—it's a movement. At the intersection of compassion and community in Harlem, we offer a sanctuary for mental wellness, fostering an environment where healing is intentional and evolving is a shared journey. 

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