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 Sista Afya offers low-cost  monthly support groups, group therapy & workshops under $35/session and free community-wide events that support Black women throughout their healing journey. We primarily serve young adult Black women between ages 18-35 and secondarily serve women ages 35+.

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Check out our events under ' Upcoming Events'

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Book a therapy appointment by clicking ' Book a Therapy Session'. We have an office in Chicago where we offer therapy sessions. We also offer in-person and online video (telehealth) sessions at market rate and have sliding scale options available for those who qualify. 

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Apply to our Spring Awakening Retreat

Upcoming Events

  • Elevate Women's Empowerment Group - Nurturing our Sisterhood
    Elevate Women's Empowerment Group - Nurturing our Sisterhood
    Sat, May 28
    The Scentuary
    May 28, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM CDT
    The Scentuary, 2154 E 71st St, Chicago, IL 60649, USA
    Join our group Elevate as we discuss ways to nurture our sisterhood as women and build healthy relationships with other women.
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  • Meditation: I am not the Problem. You are!
    Meditation: I am not the Problem. You are!
    Thu, Jun 02
    Zoom
    Jun 02, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM CDT
    Zoom
    In this meditation practice, Christina will pull journaling prompts from her meditation journal Aligning Your Inner Self. You will go through a series combined of breath work and journaling to tap into the ways we sit in denial.
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  • Yoga: Re-igniting your Self-Love
    Yoga: Re-igniting your Self-Love
    Thu, Jun 09
    Zoom
    Jun 09, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM CDT
    Zoom
    In this class, Christina will use yoga as the modality to help you connect with the old and allow space for the new you to breakthrough. Through movement and reflection we explore what the body tells us in this new summer season.
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  • Elevate Women's Empowerment Group - Enhancing our Relationships
    Elevate Women's Empowerment Group - Enhancing our Relationships
    Sat, Jun 11
    The Scentuary
    Jun 11, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM CDT
    The Scentuary, 2154 E 71st St, Chicago, IL 60649, USA
    Our relationships are the foundation of our lives and our well-being. In this Elevate group, we will discuss ways to make the most of our interpersonal relationships.
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  • Zumba: Afro-Latin Edition
    Zumba: Afro-Latin Edition
    Thu, Jun 16
    Zoom
    Jun 16, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM CDT
    Zoom
    In this class, Christina is bringing you a unique Zumba experience pulling afro-latin music to workout to and have fun while doing it!
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  • Women's Djembe Drum Circle: Dancing from the Soul: Women Creates Their Own Destiny.
    Women's Djembe Drum Circle: Dancing from the Soul: Women Creates Their Own Destiny.
    Sat, Jun 25
    Sista Afya Office
    Jun 25, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
    Sista Afya Office, 1817 E 71st St, Chicago, IL 60649, USA
    In this drum workshop, we will play the rhythm Garangedon. The rhythm Garangedon signifies the dance of the shoemakers who formed their own caste and identity. Garangedon is played by the Bambara ethnic in Mali.
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Sign Up, Show Up Policy

 

At Sista Afya we strive to make mental wellness care accessible and offer free services to fulfill that commitment to our community. We receive financial support to make this a reality and we want to engage with people who are ready and intentional about improving their mental wellness.

 

If you sign up for an event, we are asking for you to keep your commitment and attend. People who repeatedly sign up for events and do not show up to 2 or more events will not be permitted to attend Sista Afya events for 6 months. We do this to be a good steward of our resources and to make sure that our services are available to people that are ready to engage in mental wellness care.