Welcome to Humanity is Every One Person (HEOP)
What is Compassion?
Compassion is having empathy or sympathy towards your fellow humans. It is hoping for the general welfare for another person. It is one of the great virtues. I believe that Compassion is not taught explicitly. It is something that one acquires by good example.
When one sees another act compassionately, it leaves an indelible
impression that make you feel good.. If compassion is indeed acquired by those who witness it, the best that we can do to share and spread compassion is to be good ambassadors of compassion.
We much at compassionately towards as many as we
possibly can in order to grow the community of compassionate humans. Compassion affects decision- making by forcing you to understand how your decision will affect other people.
Decisions are easy to make if the consequences for that decision
only affect the one making that decision. Decision before infinitely more difficult when one considers both the negative and positive consequences for all the people that will be affected by the decision being made.
I would never consider removing compassion from my character. Compassion serves as a moral compass that helps guide me to make the "right" decisions.
- Jason Hicks, College Coordinator
CDCR
Project Rebound Scholar Anthony is a dedicated mental health professional with over 15 years of experience in case management, specializing in dual diagnosis treatment for individuals navigating both mental health and substance use disorders. His work is rooted in a deep commitment to supporting individuals on their journey to stability, recovery, and empowerment.
Anthony Williams M.S.
LPCC Mental Health & Substance Use Specialist
Case Manager
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Frank D. Vaughn
Founder
Frank Derell Vaughn is the visionary Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Humanity is Every OnePerson (HEOP), a transformative organization dedicated to providing hope, healing, and support for individuals facing mental health challenges.
Lisa Ally Dimeo
Board Member
Ms. Dimeo is a dedicated board member of Humanity is Every One Person (HEOP) and a passionate advocate for mental health. With a distinguished career in forensic science, she retired from the Sheriff's Department and later founded Arcana Forensics Services LLC. As a forensic specialist trained in crime scene investigation, she brings a wealth of knowledge, integrity, and a deep commitment to serving others. Ms. Dimeo strongly believes in HEOP’s mission and plays a vital role in guiding our efforts to provide healing, hope, and support to individuals facing mental health challenges.
Your Healing Begins Now with HEOP
You're not alone. HEOP is here to walk with you through your healing journey, one step at a time. We provide community of support with our unique approach so you don’t to go through this alone.
We strive to help individuals redirect emotions, pain, and rejection into strength, growth and a renewed sense of purpose.
Let’s take the next step together.
HEOP'S LEADER FACILITATOR
About
HEOP
Humanity Is Every One Person (HEOP) was founded in 2018 by Frank Derell Vaughn and developed
through lived experience, structured learning, and real-world application. Frank Derell Vaughn is the
founder, creator, and original developer of HEOP. The program was developed within a correctional
setting and built through consistent engagement, leadership, and direct work with individuals
experiencing mental health challenges. HEOP was created as a structured, peer-based program
designed to support individuals through engagement, accountability, compassion, and behavioral
understanding. It operated with consistency and participation, helping individuals improve how they
think, respond, and interact with others. The program was not theoretical. It was implemented in real
conditions, where individuals were actively working through behavioral, emotional, and mental health
challenges. Through structured participation, HEOP created an environment where individuals could
develop awareness, responsibility, and personal growth. Over time, HEOP demonstrated real impact
through consistent engagement, peer support, and structured application. It contributed to improved
interaction, accountability, and stability among participants. Today, HEOP continues as a structured
program model designed to be applied across multiple environments, including correctional settings,
community programs, educational spaces, and professional training environments. HEOP brings
together lived experience, structure, and practical application to support meaningful and lasting change.
Our values
Fostering kindness through direct engagement, personal care support, and mentorship through workshops, healing events, and policy discussions to bring change to the justice system.