Connection 4 Wellness

WHAT IS CONNECTION 4 WELLNESS?

What we do:

Connection 4 Wellness is a program committed to positively impacting the mental health of women and their families by increasing access, support, and opportunities to cultivate emotional well-being, social capital, and economic stability.

How we Do it:

Meeting with you
- To introduce the program, provide you with the program resources and answer any questions you have
- The next steps are optional. We can schedule additional meet-ups to discuss:
  - Working with you to identify your immediate needs and goals for your 7 Dimensions of Wellness
  - Providing assistance navigating health insurance options and other community resources for your basic needs (rent, utilities, food)
  - Providing support in the areas of career and economic/financial empowerment through referrals to community resources such as the Center for Working Families, IMPACT, and Dress for Success Indianapolis.
  - Connecting you to our partner providers and providing information about navigating the mental health space, especially when it comes to finding BIPOC and culturally responsive mental health providers
  - Sponsoring your mental health sessions (up to $250/every 6 months)
Hosting informative, interactive events and program series. Some events we’ve hosted include:
- Calm the Chaos- mental health and mindfulness education events consisting of a workshop and beginner yoga/sound healing session
- Leadership Exploration & Practice (LEAP)- a virtual 5-week mindful leadership development program
- Financial literacy meet-up series Money Moves- a meet up series focusing on building personal finance skills and financial stability.
- Envision Your 2024: a workshop focusing on learning about the 7 Dimensions of Wellness, envisioning your wellness goals and conveying them in a creative way with vision boarding and gratitude jars.
Keeping you informed
- C4W Program newsletter, “It’s All Connected”
- Routinely updated member’s only resource page
- Daily appointment times, texting- meet or talk with the Program Coordinator any time you need

Who can enroll?

Anyone over 18 living in Marion county, Indiana
Special focus on the needs of:
- Women, especially Black Women
- Families with women heads of household
- Low-income Families
- A.L.I.C.E. Families (Asset-limited, Income-constrained, Employed), where income is above the Federal Poverty Line, therfore ineligible for many assistance programs, but still struggle to meet basic household and personal needs.
  - Learn more about ALICE families here in Marion County, IN.

Made possible with funding from:

Program info sheet

Connection 4 Wellness Staff

Book an appointment with our program coordinator

If you would like to book a virtual meeting (GoogleMeet) with our program coordinator to ask questions, discuss enrollment or community partnerships, please click the button above.

What makes Connection 4 wellness unique?

We look at mental health and wellbeing in a holistic way. Our mental health both impacts and is impacted by our 7 Dimensions of Wellness. No amount of therapy can override a job that drains you, lack of a good social support system, or worries about where you will get your next meal or how you will pay for routine medical care.

Calm the Chaos (and other mental health education events)

An event, open to anyone, but intentionally dedicated to centering women and their experiences- Calm the Chaos creates the space to discuss mental health, learn and ask questions, practice mindfulness techniques, and connect with others . The Calm the Chaos event series was established in Spring 2022 to provide mental health education and build social capital of participants. The event format consists of a light community meal, a workshop or discussion about a mental health topic, and a beginner-friendly mindfulness session. Occasionally, there are other resources as well, such as Certified Health Navigators from Aspin that can talk with you about your health insurance options. Calm the Chaos Events take place every other month. Check our social media and activities calendar for details!

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Community partnerships

We have exciting partnerships with individuals and agencies dedicated to culturally responsive mental health care, mindfulness, health insurance navigation, career and financial empowerment, and more. Our partner list will grow even more in 2024 so stay tuned for updates.

Our Mental Health Provider Partners

If you would like to work with any of our current mental health partner providers, please complete our Connection 4 Wellness enrollment form to become a program member and get referred. CWUW-Sponsored sessions for uninsured members are dependent upon program resources and are not guaranteed, please work with the provider to determine self-pay or sliding scale pricing in the event that CWUW cannot sponsor your sessions. And remember, our partners at ASPIN can answer any questions you have about your health insurance options, as well. It all starts with enrolling!

complete our Connection 4 Wellness form