Per CEO Lea Denny-
‘With 20+ years of experience in the field of mental health, I developed the concept and model of Mental Health Without Borders CAMPsites™ in 2017 to address a systemic shift that I felt was deeply needed. To increase public access to mental health professionals and cultural wellness practioners for free, no fees or insurance.
Why am I passionate about this? As a survivor of complex traumas and violence growing up in the 1980's -90's there wasn't much available for accessible mental health resources + services, and especially for single parent households. What did exist was mostly private pay (specialty) services that for single moms like mine, victim of chronic intimate partner and domestic violence, addictions, and who worked multiple jobs while trying to get by on food stamps, simply would never be able to afford for herself or us.
Although much has changed over the last 30+ years in regards to what we know about mental health and creating more services for kids and families, there are some things that haven't changed. These critical life saving services remain mostly within four walls of care that have overwhelmed caseloads + wait lists, stressed professionals trying their best to keep up with demands, co-pays, insurance, accessibility issues.
We do this for free, it's confidential, we eliminate some of the barriers to help seeking though going to spaces where we can outreach most including community events, schools, churches, outside of grocery stores. We connect with parents/caregivers, kids, teens, Elders. We hold space with survivors of suicide, homicide, and complex grief. We offer a moment of respite and genuine care to all that stop by our booths.
Our first CAMPsites™ started with just me at community events and grew as I on-boarded student interns and eventually built a team. Together we invest in a new way to bring providers outside of four walls of care and into community spaces where they are needed.
CAMPsites™ are a warm support ❤️ and serve as a way to increase access to trained professionals who can offer resources, referrals, and teach immediate sensory and trauma-informed care techniques and strategies for improving health and reducing acute stress. At CAMPsites™ we offer therapeutic care and culturally responsive services.
CAMPsites™ are not a replacement to clinical therapy services. They serve as a actionable resource and relational bridge to connecting with counselors, social workers, occupational therapist's, community health workers, victim advocates, and health professionals. Those who support our CAMPsites™ are either our HIR team members, student interns, or trained volunteers.
To learn more and would be interested in becoming a trained volunteer 🙋♀️ check out our FREE Mental Health Without Borders
CAMPsites™ volunteer training forum that is happening this month September 27th-29th.
Spots are filling up fast. Register today!
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https://lnkd.in/gigg3Q4b ‘
Dear relatives,
We are excited to announce the launch of our first CAM™ Mental Health Without Borders™ Forum! On September 27-29, 2023 (9am-5pm) we will offer a FREE 3-day training on how to become a volunteer at one of our CAMPsites™. If you are a provider, helper, or organization and would love to find out how you can become a volunteer, please visit https://lnkd.in/g8KfuwJC today! Space is limited and are filling up fast. Join us on this movement to healMKE!
In community,
The HIR Wellness Institute Team
#hirwellnessinstitute #healMKE #MentalHealthWithoutBorders #givebacktomke #strongertogetherMKE