COMMUNITY HEALS

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We partner with universities, colleges, nonprofits, businesses and individuals who share our passion for improving mental wellness and community health. Join us in activating community, igniting hope, and healing millions.

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We can help individuals and organizations to participate in Integrative Community Therapy; a tool that leverages community members lived experiences to navigate obstacles.

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We educate mental health professionals, students, and those working in community healthcare on the framework of Integrative Community Therapy and becoming a moderator.

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Let's overcome life's daily challenges... together.

Visible Hands Collaborative uses guided conversation between members of a community to create a safe space for each participant to become their own therapist by listening to the life stories that are shared.

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What is ICT?

Integrative Community Therapy (ICT) is an accessible, effective method that does not rely on referrals, doctors, insurance, or wait lists to offer immediate, no-cost access to any person needing mental health support.

 

Our mission is to pioneer the introduction of this alternative approach, inspired by a Brazilian model known as Terapia Comunitária Integrativa, to mental and community health to communities all around the country.


ICT uses guided conversation between members of a community (defined by characteristics such as shared interests, socioeconomic status, occupation, cultural background, age, ethnicity, or geographic location) as a solution to the US mental health emergency.

The method creates a safe space for people to share life experiences and wisdom, with each participant becoming their own therapist by listening to the life stories that are told, sharing in the responsibility of seeking solutions and overcoming daily challenges.

This accessible, effective method does not rely on referrals, doctors, insurance, or wait lists, and offers immediate, no-cost access to any person needing mental health support  in a warm, welcoming environment.

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Join us for ICT

Tuesday nights via Zoom

at 7:30 PM Eastern.

Meet the trailblazers seeking to make Integrative Community Therapy the first line of defense in mental healthcare.

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Dr. Alice Thompson


Cofounder / Board Member




Dr. Ken Thompson


Executive Director




Dr. Adalberto Barreto


Founder of ICT



Brigit Hassig, MPA


Chief of Staff + Operations


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FROM THE BLOG

News & Articles

14 Nov, 2023
The mental healthcare system is overwhelmed and overloaded. Mental healthcare workers are overworked. Neither are equipped to keep up with the mass amount of Americans needing support.
23 Aug, 2023
Integrative Community Therapy's (ICT) use as a long term solution to the prevalent mental health crisis
29 Jun, 2023
The Potential of Seeking Positive, Shared Experiences in Nature to Foster Connections and Ignite a Transformative Process
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