Irvington Counseling Collective

UPDATE 10/31/24: Applications Closed 🎉 Introducing: The Indiana Mental Health Clinicians Mental Wellness Fund! 🎉 We are so proud to share that eligible clinicians can now apply for a $500 micro-grant to support their mental wellness through the link in the comments. This fund was created by ICC to help Indiana clinicians access practices like therapy, gym memberships, bodywork, art-based therapies, and more. Our goal is to reduce burnout and nurture those dedicated to this vital work. Applicants must be actively practicing with 2+ years of postgraduate experience. Funds are first-come, first-served. Big thanks to the Indianapolis Colts Kicking the Stigma initiative for making this fund possible! ✨

8 Years of ICC: We need your help. ❤️ Eight years ago, Lauren and Mike transformed their backyard shed into a teeny-tiny therapy office, rooted in the belief that therapy should be accessible to all. What started as a leap of faith—offering sliding-scale sessions in a cozy tiny house—has blossomed into something far greater than we could have imagined. From outdoor therapy tents in pandemic days to the historic train depot we now call home, Irvington Counseling Collective has grown into a vibrant and caring community. Today, our collective of 12 therapists is honored to serve nearly 700 people each year, providing sliding-scale therapy, mutual aid grants, community wellness groups, and financial assistance to those who need it most. We have worked hard to stay true to our mission: to make quality mental health care accessible and affirming for all. But the truth is, we can’t continue this work without your support. ❤️ Every sliding-scale session, every mutual aid grant, and every outreach effort relies on the generosity of our community. As the demand for our services continues to grow, so does our need for financial backing. We’re asking you, our community, to help sustain us through this next chapter. Whether it’s $5 or $50, your donation directly impacts the lives of those who may not otherwise have access to mental health care. All donations are tax deductible, and you can reach out to admin@irvingtoncounseling.org with any questions. If you believe in the importance of affordable, affirming therapy and want to see this work continue to thrive, please consider donating today. With your help, we can continue providing life-changing support to those who need it most. Thank you for walking with us these past eight years. We look forward to many more years of healing, togetherness, and collective care. With gratitude and love, The Irvington Counseling Collective Family

UPDATE: Applications Closed Our mental wellness fund is back open for applicants! Apply now through the link in the comments. Thanks to generous donations by Trinity Church and grant funding from the Colts Kicking the Stigma initiative, we are finally able to take new applications for microgrants through our BIPOC, Trans, & Nonbinary Mental Wellness Fund. This fund was created to help reduce the mental health inequities faced by Black, Brown, and Indigenous folks, and Transgender & Nonbinary folks in Indy. With systemic racism and harmful legislation continuing to limit access to care, we’re here to provide $500 in mutual aid to support therapeutic practices defined by you. Whether it’s for therapy, exercise classes, gender affirming care, or other mental wellness needs, we’re committed to ensuring access to culturally attuned mental health care. Funds are available on a first-come, first-served basis and can be applied for once per year. To apply, you must be 18+ (or have a guardian signature), live in Marion County, and outline how you'd like the funds to be used. Reimbursements will be made directly to your chosen providers.

✨ We’re hiring, friends! ✨ We are excited to invite Fully Licensed or Masters Level Clinicians to join our collective! If you're passionate about providing affirming, equitable mental health care and engage in a liberation-oriented support, we’d love to hear from you. What We Offer: • Flexible fee-for-service or salaried positions • Benefits including PTO, retirement match, health & continuing education stipends • Cozy offices and remote work options • Supportive in-house supervision and consultation opportunities 🚨 Apply by September 4, 2024 🚨

🌟 Join Our Board of Directors! 🌟 Are you passionate about equitable mental health support? Irvington Counseling Collective is seeking dedicated individuals to join our Board of Directors and help advance our mission in Indiana. As a board member, you'll use your lived experience to provide valuable insight, support community engagement, and champion our organization. We prioritize collaborative, transparent, and non-hierarchical decision-making, centering marginalized voices. If you share our vision to increase access to affirming mental health care, we encourage you to apply! Board members should expect to: 📅 Commit to attending 75% of board meetings 🗣️ Champion our mission in the community 👋🏽 Engage in a consent-based decision making process An equity stipend of $50 per meeting is available to board members who identify with groups that have been historically marginalized from positions of power. Apply now at the link in the comments! Deadline is July 9th! 📝

🎉Announcing Heels & Healing: A Benefit Drag Show for Irvington Counseling Collective! 🎉 Join us for a fabulous night of fun and fundraising at "Heels & Healing," a benefit drag show supporting Irvington Counseling Collective. Set in the vibrant Downtown Olly's Backyard in Indianapolis, this unforgettable evening promises dazzling performances, laughter, and community spirit. Featuring incredible performers Oliver Closeoff, Luna Magick, AiJaye Finessé and Oriana Perón, and hosted by local favorite Bella Shade. 🎟️ Pre-sale tickets are just $20! 🎟️ Reserve your spot today through the link in the comments — there is limited availability and we anticipate selling out the venue! 🗓️ Details: Location: Downtown Olly's Backyard (21+ Event) Date: Saturday, August 17th Time: Doors open at 7, Show at 8 Thanks to our sponsors: Jen’s World—Art, etc. | Good Day Yoga | Natalie’s Circus of Art Interested in sponsoring this event?? Please reach out to our fundraising lead Cheryl via email - admin@irvingtoncounseling.org!

🌟 Our 2023 Annual Report is here! 🌟 At Irvington Counseling Collective, we're dedicated to making mental health support accessible to all Hoosiers. Our income-based sliding-scale therapy practice ensures that finances are never a barrier to receiving the help you need. Thanks to your support, we've been able to provide low barrier counseling services and manage mutual aid funds, making a positive impact in our community. We're so proud of the work we do here. Scroll through to see the work we were able to do last year, and consider supporting our mission to make quality, affirming mental health care both accessible and equitable. Visit the link in the comments to view the full report!

We're hiring, again! We're looking for a full-time bilingual clinician who speaks Spanish and English to join our clinical team! 🌸 Clinicians can expect to work 20 sessions a week and have the option of a fee-for-service OR salary pay structure. Both fully-licensed clinicians and psychotherapists-in-training are encouraged to apply.

Help us distribute $5K to folks who are currently waiting on funds with pending applications! Our BIPOC and Trans/Nonbinary Mental Wellness Fund supports folks beyond the scope of traditional mental health care. Last year, we distributed more than $16K to Black, Brown, Indigenous, Trans, and Nonbinary Hoosiers. Recipients used their funds for everything from counseling, to gender-affirming care, to yoga and massage therapy. Ways to help: -Donate via venmo or paypal, @irvingtoncounseling! -Shop our stickers and totes (link in the comments!) -Share this post and tell your friends! Thank you so much to this community for continuously supporting our mission to bring mental healthcare to all people!

We're hiring a Clinical Coordinator at Irvington Counseling Collective! ✨ If you're interested in part-time, remote work helping folks get the mental health care that they need, apply today! Our deadline for applicants is February 5.