Collective Care

Accessible. trauma-informed. culturally aware.

What is Collective Care?

Community transformation requires collective action. Treetops Collective's Collective Care program mobilizes community members from diverse backgrounds to leverage their skills and knowledge for the benefit of all Newcomers.

New Americans face many barriers in accessing many care resources, especially health care. Treetops Collective is working to break down these barriers and increase opportunities for accessing resources in ways that are more culturally empathetic and responsive.

Through this program, Collective Care Specialists bridge gaps to local resources, advocate for ways to break down barriers and expand access to local services and essential resources, and facilitate cultural-based peer support groups across West Michigan.

Accessible

Trauma-informed and culturally-empathetic care is more accessible to New American neighbors when led by trained peers

Cross-Cultural

West Michigan neighbors learn together and become better equipped to engage around health across cultural differences

Increased Access to Resources

Advocacy and education is shared about mental health resources among New American communities

Community Focused

Empowered participants heal through storytelling and support one another across shared journeys

Circles of Support

Circles of Support are 6-week mental health groups utilizing accessible, cultural, and peer-support based therapeutic tools. Each circle is run by a Collective Care Specialist that natively speaks the group's language. This model was successfully piloted in 2021 with a group of Afghan refugees and immigrants.

2023 Outcomes
Circles of Support

Based on pre and post surveys, 72% of members reported experiencing less distress and 66% reported felt more empowered to overcome barriers after the 6-week session.

Currently Available Languages

The languages served in Collective Care programming varies based on need and availability of trained specialists.

If you have questions or need support, you can now call Treetops directly in the following languages:

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