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Who We Are
Emotional Reset Center (ERC) is a global mental health and well-being organization based in the United States, with deep partnerships across the Philippines.
We design training ecosystems that make mental health support accessible, ethical, and human — without replacing professionals.
Why We Exist
Because emotional pain is often invisible.
Because help is often delayed.
Because we do not have enough mental health professionals to support.
Because communities deserve trained responders — not just good intentions.
Our Philosophy
Everyone can learn to notice and respond well. Diagnosis and treatment stay with professionals.
The earliest conversation often does more than the most expensive one later.
Every method we teach names where a helper's role ends and referral begins.
Skill turns good intentions into support people can actually trust.
To equip individuals, schools, organizations, and communities with practical mental health education, coaching, and support systems that make care an everyday practice.
A country where no one carries emotional pain alone, because in every school, office, and barangay there is someone trained, trusted, and near.
Global Roots, Local Impact
Our frameworks draw on global evidence in psychological first aid, social-emotional learning, and recovery support — then get rebuilt in Filipino classrooms, barangay halls, and workplaces until they actually fit.
Delivered in English, Filipino, and regional languages
Summits hosted in the Philippines, Indonesia, and online
Materials adapted with local educators, not for them
Community advisory input on every new track
Milestones
Our journey began with a simple realization: emotional pain is often invisible, support is often delayed, and too many communities lack people equipped to respond. Emotional Reset Center was built to help bridge that gap by empowering individuals with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to become trusted sources of emotional support in their communities. Today, we continue that mission by training Gabay and partnering with organizations to build a more emotionally resilient Philippines.
2019
A small coaching practice begins in Metro Manila.
2021
Online delivery opens training to educators nationwide.
2023
The whole-school program launches with its first partner campuses.
2025
The movement to raise one million Gabay is commissioned.
2026
Summits expand internationally while local chapters deepen.
Leadership
Maria Concepcion Reyes
Founder and Executive Director
As a Team Lead at Emotional Reset Center, Maria Concepcion Reyes helps guide our team in creating meaningful programs that promote emotional well-being and resilience. With a commitment to compassionate leadership and community impact, Maria Concepcion Reyes supports our mission of equipping more people to become trusted listeners, responders, and well-being anchors.
Dr. Ella Marquez
Head of Clinical Standards
As a Team Lead at Emotional Reset Center, Dr. Ella Marquez helps guide our team in creating meaningful programs that promote emotional well-being and resilience. With a commitment to compassionate leadership and community impact, Dr. Ella Marquez supports our mission of equipping more people to become trusted listeners, responders, and well-being anchors.
Joseph Bautista
Director of Community Programs
As a Team Lead at Emotional Reset Center, Joseph Bautista helps guide our team in creating meaningful programs that promote emotional well-being and resilience. With a commitment to compassionate leadership and community impact, Joseph Bautista supports our mission of equipping more people to become trusted listeners, responders, and well-being anchors.
Karen Dizon
Head of School Partnerships
As a Team Lead at Emotional Reset Center, Karen Dizon helps guide our team in creating meaningful programs that promote emotional well-being and resilience. With a commitment to compassionate leadership and community impact, Karen Dizon supports our mission of equipping more people to become trusted listeners, responders, and well-being anchors.
Miguel Torres
Lead Facilitator, Summits
As a Team Lead at Emotional Reset Center, Miguel Torres helps guide our team in creating meaningful programs that promote emotional well-being and resilience. With a commitment to compassionate leadership and community impact, Miguel Torres supports our mission of equipping more people to become trusted listeners, responders, and well-being anchors.
Trisha Uy
Youth Programs Lead
As a Team Lead at Emotional Reset Center, Trisha Uy helps guide our team in creating meaningful programs that promote emotional well-being and resilience. With a commitment to compassionate leadership and community impact, Trisha Uy supports our mission of equipping more people to become trusted listeners, responders, and well-being anchors.
Impact
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People reached through programs and summits
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Certification tracks under AnchorED 1M
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Partner schools, LGUs, and organizations
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Regions with active Gabay communities
Testimonials · Featured Leaders and Partners
Video, pull-quote, and context from the leaders and mission partners walking with ERC.
"Our teachers stopped saying 'I don't know what to say.' That single shift changed how our whole campus handles a hard day."
"The BLOOM assessment showed us things our surveys never surfaced. It gave our leadership team a shared language."
"Our LGU now has a referral pathway that actually works, because the people in it were trained together."
Testimonials · Student Voices
"I used to think being strong meant carrying it alone. Being a Gabay taught me that listening is also strength."
"I joined for the certificate. I stayed because for the first time someone asked how I was actually doing."
Testimonials · Community Impact Stories
"In our barangay, mental health used to be a whispered word. Now there are trained people in every purok who know what to do."
Organizations
From the Blog
Practical writing from our facilitators, leaders, and student managers.
A Gabay is not a therapist and not a hotline. It is the trained, trusted person already near enough to notice — and steady enough to respond well.
We write about what we are learning in classrooms, barangay halls, and summit rooms — including what does not work. Read the latest post, or browse the full archive.
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Anxiety & Depression Assessments for Parents, Teachers, and Students
