Every story deserves
to be heard
Amplify Community Resources is a South Florida nonprofit advancing mental health equity for underserved and marginalized communities through evidence-informed, culturally responsive programs with measurable outcomes.
Health is a state of complete mental, social, and physical well-being, not merely the absence of disease.World Health Organization, 1948
Everyone has a unique story. We are here to listen, understand, and support
We develop cultural, social, and linguistically competent initiatives with measurable outcomes that cultivate hope, positive change, and empowerment.
Learn how we workPathways to wellness
We support each person's path to mental, social, and physical well-being.
Every step celebrated
Progress takes many shapes. We honor each move forward, however small it feels.
Communities where stories are heard
We build spaces where every emotion is valued and every individual is empowered to flourish.
Three programs, one mission
Each initiative is designed around a community's real needs, from holistic wellness to youth dialogue to mental health on college campuses.
Amplify Community Wellness©
Holistic programming that supports residents in overcoming mental health and wellness challenges, and building a stronger, more resilient community. The path to wellness starts here.
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Teen Talk Dialogue Sessions©
Addressing the unique needs of our community's youth, concentrating on essential life skills and the relationships that build positive connection between teens and their community.
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College Health & Wellness Tour
Film screenings and mental health forums on college campuses nationwide, opening honest conversations and connecting students to the resources they need to thrive.
Explore the programEvidence-informed programs, delivered in partnership
Culturally responsive
Programs shaped by the cultural, social, and linguistic realities of the communities we serve.
Evidence-informed & measured
Designed with clear goals, data-informed tracking, and outcome reporting that support accountability.
Community-based delivery
Delivered with schools, agencies, municipalities, nonprofits, and local partners.
Teen Talk (2022-2025)
partners
agencies engaged
since 2024
Teen Talk Dialogue Sessions, 2022-2025. Grants awarded across ACR.
"We the People" includes everyone, especially those too often left out of the conversation
Founder & CEO Ruban Roberts, MBA, MSW, established ACR to address the mental health stigma in Black and Brown communities with honesty, dignity, and measurable resources.
When Leadership Heals
By Ruban Roberts, on what leadership looks like when disagreement turns cold: listening, telling the truth, and staying in the room.
ACR Wins Comcast NBCUniversal 2025 Local Impact Grant
One of 69 nonprofits selected in the Local Impact Grants Challenge, funding Amplify Community Wellness and Teen Talk Dialogue Sessions.
Teen Talk Back-to-School Summit
ACR hosts its annual Back-to-School Youth Readiness Summit at Miami Dade College, connecting teens with tools and community…
Let's advance mental health equity together
We collaborate with funders, agencies, municipalities, and community organizations to expand access to culturally responsive mental health programs with measurable impact.