Our Vision
A world where every individual has a right to mental health access.
We listen without judgment and walk alongside you.
Our Main Values
Your story is safe with us.
Support should be within everyone’s reach.
Our Mission
At Protege we create safe spaces to empower marginalized individuals to heal, grow, and thrive through bilingual and culturally responsive mental health care resources.
At Protege, we provide compassionate and professional psychological therapy.
Protégé was founded by Erwin Ovalle and a group of community leaders with a shared vision: to support the Latino population by removing traditional barriers to mental health care. As advocates working directly with underserved communities, they witnessed firsthand how Hispanic and Latino individuals were often left behind when it came to access, affordability, and culturally competent support.
Despite early challenges with shifting regulations and limited funding, the team remained resilient. In 2023, the organization renewed its mission with the help of dedicated board members and volunteer counselors, serving over 135–250 individuals annually from a small office in downtown Los Angeles.
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Since then, Protégé has remained focused on creating safe, healing-centered spaces where individuals can grow and thrive. We believe mental health is a fundamental right—not a privilege—and we envision a world where everyone, regardless of background, identity, or ability, has access to compassionate therapy and a supportive community.
1001 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 1382 Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 660-6587
info@protegehelp.org
