THE COMPTON WELLNESS COLLECTIVE
is a grassroots mental health and wellness organization dedicated to empowering Black and Brown communities through culturally responsive, trauma-informed care. Our holistic approach blends therapy, wellness workshops, and community programs to address mental health disparities and foster emotional well-being. We provide accessible services, advocate for equity, and create safe spaces for healing, ensuring that every individual has the support and resources needed to thrive. Our goal is to transform mental health care and uplift the collective resilience of the communities we serve.The Compton Wellness Collective is fiscally sponsored by Our Culture Hub Foundation.
OUR MISSION
To empower underserved communities with knowledge, skills, and resources, fostering holistic emotional and mental well-being among community residents. Through education, support, and advocacy, we strive to create a future where every individual can thrive, regardless of their circumstances.
VISION STATEMENT
The Compton Wellness Collective is a visionary collaboration of Black and Brown mental health and wellness practitioners committed to nurturing the well-being of our communities. We are dedicated to healing the hood, embracing the power of collective care, and transforming lives.
VALUES
Empowering Healing and Resilience through trauma-informed care, cultural sensitivity, and community engagement.
The Social Impact Initiative of VCH Prosperity Consulting, the Compton Wellness Collective, provides Mental Health and socio-emotional wellness services with a focus on addressing disparities in mental health care for black and brown individuals in underserved communities, our work undoubtedly aligns with the six guiding principles of trauma-informed care. Trauma-informed care prioritizes creating a safe and supportive environment that recognizes and responds to the impact of trauma on individuals. By providing a safe, supportive, and culturally sensitive environment, we are actively working to “heal the hood” through our work.
In order to bolster inclusion, we make an intentional effort to operate from “it takes a village” mentality of community partnerships. By engaging with these grassroots community organizations, it allows us to support the leaders doing the work, as well as understand the specific challenges and needs of the community. This work allows us to develop and deliver tailored programming that addresses specific needs. Our involvement is on the micro level, accessible services, education and outreach. Ensuring that wellness practitioners in the Compton Wellness Collective reflect the diversity of the community, this helps set the tone for equity and inclusion.
The Compton Wellness Collective is community-focused and dedicated to providing mental health and socio-emotional wellness services with a particular emphasis on addressing disparities in mental health care, especially for black and brown individuals residing in underserved communities such as Compton. Our organization’s current work within the community is geared towards meeting the unique needs of the community and collaborating with local organizations in need of mental health and socio-emotional wellness support for their participants and team member
What is the Goal?
To equip the community with information, skills, and resources to improve the overall emotional and mental health well-being of community residents. Through the use of individual and group services, the Compton Wellness Collective (CWC) has a plan to equip community residents with the skills necessary to begin the journey to successfully mastering socio-emotional wellness.