Healing & Wellness: Empowering Migrant Minds is a non-profit 501(c)(3) founded in 2023. Our mission is to address the mental health struggles faced by migrant populations as they navigate the process of assimilating to their new surroundings. Our program is committed to delivering evidence-based practices and culturally responsive treatment and care, with a focus on preserving dignity and promoting holistic well-being. Through our efforts, we aim to positively impact the population's journeys to success while actively working to eradicate stigmas surrounding mental health and mental health treatment. Our goal is to empower and support migrants in achieving optimal mental health, fostering resilience, and promoting their overall integration and thriving in their new communities.
Tracey Taldon is a first generation Haitian-American, Haitian-Creole speaking, independent clinical social worker licensed in Massachusetts.​ She received her Bachelors of Science in Criminal Justice from Worcester State University and Masters in Clinical Social Work from Simmons School of Social Work.​
She is the Owner/Founder of Wellness for Our Future, an outpatient mental health group practice serving all communities in Massachusetts, with special interest in BIPOC communities, descendants of the Caribbean and African population and youth population. ​
Tracey began working with our migrant population to address trauma symptoms that are the barriers to gaining safety, stability and achieving their goals of assimilation to their new surroundings. With her personal experiences and professional expertise, she hopes to lead the shift in how we continue to serve communities of color, particularly our migrant populations. This is how Healing & Wellness: Empowering Migrant Minds was co-founded.
Tamara Leroy-London is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in the state of Massachusetts. She received her bachelors degree in psychology from Regis College, and received her masters degree in social work from Simmons University. Tamara enjoys working with adolescents and adults and specializes in matters related to depression and anxiety through individual and group therapy. She is passionate about supporting underserved, urban communities and brings a cultural competent lens to the work she does as she is a first generation Haitian-American, and is fluent in Haitian Creole. She has experience in community mental health settings, and also owns a small virtual group practice, Healing with Trust Therapy, LLC. Although Tamara has always worked with Haitian clients, she very intentionally began supporting the migrant populations in 2023, leading up to co-founding the nonprofit, Health & Wellness: Empowering Migrant Minds, to further meet the current needs of the Haitian migrant community.
Mobile Services
Consultation
We offer consultation for mental health services that cater to migrant groups in short to longer termed housing situations; this is different from temporary housing circumstances (less than two weeks). We understand the unique challenges that come with being in a new environment and we want to help our migrant population cope. If there exists a group that you know could benefit from our services, please contact us. We will consult with you regarding the site circumstances and determine whether our model is an appropriate fit.
Crisis Assessment
We understand that migrant families face unique challenges and may have experienced significant trauma in their journey to the United States. That's why we offer crisis assessment services that are culturally responsive and tailored to the families' specific needs. Our team will work to develop personalized intervention plans that will help individuals and families navigate mental health challenges they may be facing. Let us help you take the first step towards healing and wellness.
Workshops & Care Coordination
We understand the importance of mental health in achieving stability and success in all areas of life. That’s why we provide psychoeducation workshops and care coordination to support individuals and families as they work towards their goals of independent housing and employment opportunities. Our team is committed to providing the tools and resources needed to manage acute mental health needs while navigating the journey towards assimilation. We currently provide this with the following language capacities: Haitian-Creole, Spanish, Portuguese and Cape Verdean-Creole.
Medication Bridging & Management
Our program nurse practitioner is an additional layer of treatment and support to the families we serve. The program provides short-term medication education, bridging and management for our families. Our program is committed to providing culturally attuned psychiatric care.
Meet the Team
Our multidisciplinary team is a group of esteemed mental health professionals who are passionate and dedicated to supporting our migrant population.
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Contact Info
Phone
Address
413 Neponset Avenue, Suite 1
Boston, MA 02122