Tovonte Collins

Hello, my name is Tovonte Collins, and I work as a Special Programs Coordinator for the Youth Aware of Mental Health Program. I was born and raised here in Houston, Texas After graduating I spent 4 years in the armed forces working as Behavioral Health Technician. In those year I worked with soldiers as well as family members who needed help with their mental fostering an environment of healing on all different levels.

After the military I went back to school and obtained my bachelor’s degree in a major of Kinesiology and a minor in Exercise Science. I have been with the YAM team for 3 years now facilitating and helping to progress our program to the powerhouse it is today.. I also am in the pursuit of my Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. My goal is to become a Licensed Professional Counselor and help to be the bridge in the community to better mental health for all!