Who Are We?
Govuni’s Mental Health Foundation (GMHF) was created to offer a
sanctuary for healing, learning, and community resilience. Born from lived
experience, ethical leadership, and a deep commitment to dignity,
GMHF exists to support individuals navigating mental health challenges,
addiction recovery, and the complexities of being human.
Our story is grounded in the belief that healing grows in community. We
honor each person’s journey, recognizing that support should be
accessible, non‑clinical, and rooted in compassion.
GMHF blends
structure with warmth, offering spaces where people can be seen,
heard, and supported without judgment.
What began as a vision for peer-led support has grown into a
foundation dedicated to education, connection, and empowerment.
Every group, resource, and guideline reflects our core values: safety,
clarity, authenticity, and mutual respect.
Leadership Team
Draydell W.
A visionary community-builder dedicated
to creating sanctuary-like spaces for
healing. Draydell blends academic
insight, lived experience, and ethical
leadership to shape GMHF’s mission and
structure. His work centers dignity, clarity,
and compassion.
Carlos M.
Emmett is a detail-oriented instructor who’s spent the past decade helping people develop new tools, habits, and mindsets. Their approach is clear, practical, and always infused with curiosity and care.
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Facilitators
Govuni’s facilitators are trained peers
who embody the foundation’s values.
They guide discussions, uphold
boundaries, and ensure every group
remains safe, structured, and supportive.
What To Expect
What To Expect
When you step into our community, you can expect a space shaped
with intention, dignity, and genuine human warmth. Our peer‑support
environment is built on mutual respect, shared experience, and the
belief that healing becomes lighter when carried together. Every
gathering is guided by gentle structure—opening check‑ins, shared
reflections, supportive dialogue, and grounding practices—so you
always know you’re entering a space that is steady, predictable, and
safe. You’ll meet people who understand the weight of lived experience
and the courage it takes to show up for yourself. There is no pressure to
speak, perform, or present yourself in any particular way; you are
welcome exactly as you are, at your own pace. Our facilitators hold the
room with clarity and compassion, ensuring that every voice is honored
and every boundary respected. Whether you’re seeking connection,
clarity, encouragement, or simply a moment of breath in your day, you’ll
find a community ready to walk with you. This is a place to feel seen,
supported, and reminded that you are not alone on your journey.