Healing Through Creativity and Resilience
The HeART of Survival program is a cornerstone of CityHeART’s mission to foster healing and resilience through creativity and community. This therapeutic, heART-forward initiative focuses on peer-led support groups and creative expression as tools for recovery and growth. By addressing trauma and rediscovering resilience, the program creates a safe and nurturing space where individuals can heal and rebuild their lives.
What HeART of Survival Offers:
Therapeutic Peer Support Groups:
- Peer-led groups designed to provide a safe, compassionate environment for participants to share experiences, find understanding, and foster mutual support.
- Focused on building resilience and rediscovering personal strengths through shared stories and connections.
Creative Healing Workshops:
- Art and creative therapy sessions that empower participants to process trauma and express emotions in transformative ways.
- Activities include painting, writing, music, and other artistic outlets tailored to individual needs and interests.
Resilience-Building Activities:
- Workshops and events aimed at rebuilding confidence, setting personal goals, and celebrating progress, no matter how small.
Healing-Focused Services:
- Art and creative therapy workshops designed to provide a safe outlet for processing trauma and rebuilding confidence.
- Peer-led support groups that foster connection, understanding, and mutual encouragement among participants.
CityHeART’s YOUConnect Integrated Services
Holistic Resource Support:
- Support in navigating systems such as housing, healthcare, and benefits programs, ensuring continuity of care.
- Guidance to access vital community resources, including financial assistance, transportation, and job placement services.
Crisis Response and Advocacy:
- Immediate assistance for individuals in crisis, including safety planning and connecting them to emergency shelters, counseling services, and other critical resources.
- Advocacy support to help individuals navigate legal systems, medical care, and housing services during emergencies.
Resource Navigation:
- Personalized guidance to identify and access community resources, including financial assistance, transportation support, and job placement services.
- Assistance with completing applications for benefits, housing programs, or other vital support services.
Long-Term Stabilization Support:
- Follow-up care to ensure individuals and families are supported as they transition out of crisis.
- Assistance with setting and achieving long-term goals such as permanent housing, education, or employment.
Who We Serve: HeART of Survival focuses on supporting individuals and families experiencing severe trauma, including survivors of domestic violence, veterans, seniors, and families with children. By addressing immediate needs and building long-term strategies, the program helps participants reclaim stability and thrive.
Our Impact: Since its inception, the HeART of Survival program has transformed lives by offering hope and practical solutions during critical moments. Through tailored support and a focus on resilience, we empower individuals to navigate crises with dignity and confidence.
Get Involved: You can be a lifeline for someone in need. Support HeART of Survival by:
- Volunteering as a crisis advocate or resource navigator.
- Donating to fund emergency services and healing-focused programs.
- Sharing our mission to expand awareness and community support.
Together, we can be the heart that helps others survive and thrive.