Press Release
Founder of OYEN Emotional Wellness Center Launches Cuidate Oregon, a New Nonprofit Dedicated to Family Health and Wellness
SALEM, Ore. — October 2025 — Melinda Ávila, community leader and wellness advocate, founder and president of OYEN Emotional Wellness Center, announced the creation of Cuidate Oregon, a new nonprofit organization focused on expanding access to emotional, behavioral, and family health services across the state.
Building on the success of OYEN Emotional Wellness Center, which has provided culturally responsive mental health support to diverse communities, Cuidate Oregon was created to strengthen services at the community level, particularly for families with young children.
As its first initiative, Cuidate Oregon will soon launch the Early Childhood Health & Wellness Program (0–5), an effort designed to support the health and wellness of families with children from birth to age five. The program is being developed in collaboration with trusted partners:
Farmworker Housing Development Corporation
Faces of America
Salem Keizer Coalition for Equality
Woodburn School District
“Cuidate Oregon represents the next step in our mission to build healthier futures for our communities,” said Melinda Ávila, Founder and President. “By focusing on families with young children, and working hand-in-hand with our partners, we are creating the foundation for lasting wellbeing in Oregon.”
About Cuidate Oregon
Cuidate Oregon is a nonprofit organization founded by Melinda Ávila, also the founder and president of OYEN Emotional Wellness Center. Its mission is to make emotional, behavioral, and family health services accessible to Oregon’s diverse communities. Through programs, partnerships, and advocacy, Cuidate Oregon supports families with culturally meaningful resources that promote resilience and wellness.