PROGRAMS & SERVICES
The focus of our efforts is to improve the basic well-being and spiritual needs of our participants. We have created an educational, social-network-oriented experience for our diverse community of women.
This service offers stability and support for participants overcoming Mental and Emotional limitations, counseling and health education services.
MENTAL
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Identify the mental health need/challenge(s).
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Provide counseling for low-moderate mental health needs.
HEALTH
Curbside Compassion is a mobile mental and resource unit, by Yo Soy Ella, that brings trauma informed care and community support directly to communities in Chicago and surrounding suburbs.
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Mental health check-in: On the spot mental wellness support led by licensed professionals.
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Free resources and referrals: Culturally responsive literature, crisis materials, and local resource connections..
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Safe space engagements: Healing conversations, grounding tools, and healing circles for individuals, groups and families.
This service
offers advocacy and educational/ legal resources for those within the immigrant communities.
MIGRANT
SUPPORT
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Provide educational and legal resources for I.C.E. intimidation and raids.
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Provide therapy for women and children affected by family separation.
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Partner with organizations that provide direct assistance for this population.
Within this service, YSE provides education and support for victims and survivors of Domestic Abuse and Intimate Partner Violence.
DOMESTIC
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Dismiss/dismantle the “Machismo” narrative fear within the Latinx cultural group.
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Provide DV education and prevention
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Support future DV advocates.
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Educate participants on their legal rights as victims
VIOLENCE
LOOK AT WHAT FEARLESS WOMEN ARE SAYING
"I am not above no one, I am not below no one
I AM the one...Yo Soy Ella!"
-Maria S.
"Know yourself, so when you're tempted to compare yourself to others, you won't feel less than."
-Aracely D.
Our main programs are offered as educational workshops, which are just as awesome as our other complimentary experiences like Cafecitos, Brunches and Social gatherings.
These social engaging activities help us spread our spiritual empowerment movement. We invite you to contact us if you’re interested in having these activities within your community.
