Mission

The ALLICE Collective promotes mental well-being in underserved communities by breaking down barriers to connection and fostering a sense of belonging. Through culturally relevant support groups, creative wellness programs, and accessible counseling, we empower individuals and families to nurture healthy relationships and create communities rooted in strength, healing, and shared purpose.

Vision

The ALLICE Collective envisions a future where all individuals thrive mentally, emotionally, and socially by embracing the strength of community, recognizing that true growth and healing come from uplifting one another.

Who is ALLICE?

Check out this article from Shoutout HTX with our Founder & Executive Director, Allison Bates, DSW, LCSW-S, where she discusses her grandmother, Alice Bates, what inspired her to start The ALLICE Collective, and her vision for the organization.

Article Link: SHOUTOUT HTX & ALLISON BATES, DSW, LCSW-S

Allison and Alice Bates 1979
Allison and Alice Bates 1979

Allison & Alice circa 1979

Executive Leadership & Board of Directors

  • Allison Bates, DSW, LCSW-S

    Founder & Executive Director

  • Andrea Daniels, DSW, LCSW-S

    Board President

  • Junelle Berry, MBA

    Board Secretary

  • Montarce Martin, CPA

    Board Treasurer

  • Camille Chappell

    Board Member

  • Talisa Smith

    Board Member