Connection 4 Wellness
WHAT IS CONNECTION 4 WELLNESS?
Connection 4 Wellness is a program that seeks to improve the mental health of women through addressing stigma and providing education and resources around the 7 Dimensions of Wellness.
It is foundational to the work we do at The Centers of Wellness for Urban Women. Why? Because it encompasses our belief that health and wellness is holistic and dependent upon many factors.
Our Goals:
Improved mental health and wellbeing of women in our community
Reduction of stigma associated with mental health conversations and conditions
Improved understanding and utilization of community resources
Our strategy:
Working to normalize conversations about mental health and reduce the stigma of mental health conditions
Increasing access to opportunities to cultivate emotional well-being, social capital, economic stability, and balance the 7 Dimensions of Wellness.
Our program benefits:
Individual coaching
7 Dimensions of Wellness Assessment & SMART Goal Planning (1 free session monthly)
Mental Health Resource Navigation- how to find a therapist that is the right fit for you
Basic Needs Resource Navigation- Indiana 211 website tutorial
Mental health care reimbursement or financial aid
$250 towards your out-of-pocket costs for care with your own provider- just show us the receipt and get reimbursed!
Limited amount of free sessions with our partner providers if you are uninsured
Referral to resources
Mental health providers
Life coaches
Health insurance navigators
Career and leadership resources
Financial literacy, economic stability, and wealth building resources
Basic needs resources, community and neighborhood resources, etc
Events that bring people together to learn, grow and connect
Who can enroll?
Anyone (over 18) living in Marion county, Indiana
Due to health disparities, we center the needs of:
Women, especially Black Women & other Women of the Global Majority
Families with women heads of household
Low-income Families and A.L.I.C.E. Families (Asset-limited, Income-constrained, Employed), where income is too much to qualify for many assistance programs, but still not enough to meet basic household and personal needs.
Made possible with funding from:
If you would like to book a virtual meeting (GoogleMeet) with our program coordinator to ask questions, discuss enrollment or community partnerships, please click the button above.
Connection 4 Wellness Staff
Our Events & Programming
Calm the Chaos
An event, open to anyone, but intentionally dedicated to centering women and their experiences- Calm the Chaos creates the space to discuss mental health, learn and ask questions, practice mindfulness techniques, and connect with others . The Calm the Chaos event series was established in Spring 2022 to provide mental health and mindfulness education and build social capital of participants. The event format consists of a light community meal, a workshop or discussion about a mental health topic, and a beginner-friendly mindfulness session. Occasionally, there are other resources as well, such as Certified Health Navigators from Aspin that can talk with you about your health insurance options. Community Calm the Chaos Events take place twice per year. Check our social media and activities calendar for details!
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Flourish Virtual Wellness Series
A series of 8 virtual one-hour sessions to guide you in cultivating your own culture of wellness by centering mental health and the 7 Dimensions of Wellness.
The first session will introduce you to CWUW’s wellness philosophy and to each of the 7 Dimensions. The next 7 sessions break down a dimension and discuss an important topic that impacts it.
FOR ORGANIZATIONS: This series can be easily tailored to your organization or group’s needs (topics, number of sessions, length of sessions, in-person or virtual)- please reach out to us to talk about it!
Email: connection@cwuwonline.org
Our Provider Partners
If you would like to work with any of our current mental health partner providers, please complete our Connection 4 Wellness enrollment form to become a program member and get referred. CWUW-Sponsored sessions for uninsured members are dependent upon program resources and are not guaranteed, please work with the provider to determine self-pay or sliding scale pricing in the event that CWUW cannot sponsor your sessions.
Rae Karim, Certified Grief Coach
Founder of Good Grief Now!, a 501c3 full-service grief organization.
Specialties: Grief
Insurances Accepted: Self-Pay
CWUW-Sponsored Sessions: None available. Referral only.
Hope Moreland, LCSW
Clinical social worker with client centered approach.
Specialties: LGBTQ+/Gender Diverse Individuals, Anxiety
Insurances Accepted: Aetna, Cigna, Anthem, Medicaid/HIP
CWUW-Sponsored Sessions: 4 Free Sessions for those who are uninsured