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Vital mental health programs regardless of ability to pay

Resilience is at the heart of our mission.

We offer trauma-informed, culturally responsive mental health counseling and programs for women who experience financial or other barriers to care. We also offer services designed to meet the unique needs of Black, BIPOC, Latine, and LGBTQ+ communities. Our programs are always free.

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Explore our services.

Counseling

Our counseling services help participants to heal from challenges and trauma, and develop self-care practices to support growth and resilience. Our diverse team of counselors provides compassionate care designed to meet the unique needs of each person.

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Programs

Our programs support mental health resilience with artistic expression, social connection, mindfulness, movement, and self-care education.

Mind and body ⟶
Arts and Connection ⟶
education and outreach ⟶
all programs ⟶

Affinity Programs

Our affinity-based programs provide safe spaces for communities to cultivate connection, joy, and healing.

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Bienestar

Latina women and Latine communities

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Sister Circle

Black women and BIPOC communities

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LGBTQ+

LGBTQ+ communities 

Upcoming Programs

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Eco Arts:
Sensing Nature

Tuesdays 4–5:30pm,
October 11–November 1

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Sister Circle:
Joyful Crafts

Mondays 6–7:30pm,
October 7–28

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Queer History
Club

Biweekly on Tuesdays 6–7:30pm, October 1–December 10

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Support Our Mission

Want to get involved?

Our ability to provide free mental health counseling services is only possible through the combined generosity of many. Our volunteers serve as board members, administrative supporters, counselors, program facilitators, helpers for special events, and more. Our donors enable us to enhance and expand our mental health services and make a significant, direct impact on our mission every day.

Resilience Happens Here

To learn more about our mission and Resilience Model of Care, visit our About page.