Our Mission

Help & Hope 4 Ukraine is a new community-based intervention program created to help all those affected by the war in Ukraine. We create a welcoming and safe space where people can come together to share and help one another in the healing process as a community. The program informs individuals about the nature of trauma and its consequences and teaches skills to enhance resiliency. This is accomplished through presentations, educational materials, and digital tools. We also provide resources for parents to help them recognize signs of trauma in their children and ways they can help their children cope. Furthermore, we are a resource for those working with refugees, including educators, community assistance programs, clergy/chaplains, and healthcare workers. Help & Hope 4 Ukraine supports the psychosocial well-being of Ukrainian refugee families as they adapt to a new life in the United States of America.

Our organization currently offers in-person sessions that deliver psycho-educational materials depicted in the community resilience model. These meetings are organized as a six-week module that can be repeated throughout the year. The structure of this program allows for a ready implementation in other locations. To circumvent potential shame associated with trauma symptoms, this module teaches about the various physiological effects of trauma on the body and mind and educates participants on effective coping strategies. Additionally, signs and symptoms associated with psychiatric disorders are discussed, as statistics indicate that without early and effective intervention, 20% of a traumatized population develops chronic psychiatric disorders. Although this program does not provide direct mental health treatment, we have a database of clinicians who can offer mental health screening, consultation, evaluation, and treatment.