Wellness & HEALING

OUR APPROACH: WHOLE-PERSON CARE

VOICES treats wellness as a journey, not a checklist.

We believe that caring for the whole person requires more than referrals and appointments. Our continuum of services addresses physical, emotional, and mental health, and it’s delivered by staff and peer leaders who know what it means to navigate trauma and systemic barriers. Youth are met with compassion, consent, and respect through culturally responsive and trauma‑informed care.

At VOICES, healing happens in community.

Peer navigators provide wellness coaching, help young people apply for and use medical benefits, and coordinate co‑located services like counseling, nutrition workshops, and fitness activities.

We don’t tell youth how to recover; we walk beside them, offering information, options, and unconditional support.

What we offer:

Our Health & Wellness services may include:

• Mental health support, coaching and referrals: trusted staff and peer advocates help youth access appropriate mental health providers and offer day‑to‑day emotional support.

• One‑on‑one support: individualized coaching from staff or peers who have lived experience navigating the same systems.

• Wellness workshops and peer‑led skill‑building: group sessions on topics like mindfulness, nutrition, physical fitness, and stress management.

• Harm reduction education and safety planning: practical, nonjudgmental information to help youth protect their health and safety.

• Help navigating health systems and insurance: assistance with enrolling in and using Medi‑Cal, CalFresh, or other benefits.

• Culturally responsive, trauma‑informed care: services tailored to each person’s background and experiences, delivered in a family‑like environment.