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What We Do
Kiva Centers are committed to advancing the self-healing and wellness of individuals impacted by trauma, emotional distress, and substance use experiences.
Our approach:
How We Do It
We believe in every person’s right to autonomy, self-determination, and reclamation over their own experiences. We believe that relationships are at the center of what heals people who have experienced emotional distress. We are united by our shared experience and common humanity. Our stories and collective wisdom guide us and our community to liberation.
Relationships
We believe relationships are at the center of what heals people with emotional or mental health experiences. We view each person as an “individual” not a diagnosis. We are united in our humanity, our shared experiences, and our goals for healing.
Mutual Support and Transparency
Mutual support and transparency are vital components to the healing process. We are united in our unique understanding of the issues and challenges we face as we have all faced them.
Shared Stories and Wisdom
As individuals, we seek not only to understand, but to be understood. It is only when we feel we are understood that our healing begins.
Our shared stories of lived experiences and wisdom help create strong relationships and bonds with those on their journey to emotional and mental health.
Peer Support Training
Kiva Centers offer a wide range of peer-run, trauma-informed trainings and supports. Our mission is to offer trauma-informed public health resources to our communities throughout Massachusetts.
Advocacy and Systems Change
Kiva Center’s coalition of diverse stakeholders is committed to advancing and strengthening peer support programs and initiatives throughout the Commonwealth.
Our Focus
Our people are the heart of our organization. Kiva’s staff is 100% comprised of people with lived experiences that informs our work across networks of behavioral health, healthcare systems, government entities, and community-based programs.
Our Statistics
Kiva Centers is proud to support individuals and communities in Massachusetts and beyond