Founded in 2020 by Bernice Parry, Hope Unveil INC is a registered non-profit based in Cincinnati, Ohio.

After years of witnessing how discrimination and social stigma negatively affects the quality of life of both people with mental illness and their support systems, Bernice became dedicated to reducing the stigma and prejudice surrounding mental illness. Bernice’s hope was that someday, mental illness will be regarded with the same level of seriousness and compassion that physical illnesses are regarded with. Ultimately, mental health should be perceived as a critical component of overall wellness, and not as a source of shame and a ground for social ostracism.

Bernice sought to realize this goal through evidence-based, empathy driven methods— the aim being to connect directly with people who are affected by mental illness in order to make them feel seen and to empower them to reclaim their self-agency over their recovery and general well-being.

And so, Hope Unveil INC was born.