Groups & Classes
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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+.
Check out our events under ' Upcoming Events'
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.
Upcoming Events
Multiple DatesTue, Sep 17ZoomSep 17, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM CDTZoom
Sat, Sep 21ZoomSep 21, 2024, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM CDTZoom
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Sat, Sep 28ZoomSep 28, 2024, 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM CDTZoomSep 28, 2024, 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM CDTZoomDo you want to learn how to support youth with mental health conditions in your community? Mental Health First Aid is a nationally recognized program that educates and certifies people to be mental health first-aid responders. Sign up for this 1-day training on September 28th from9:30 AM - 4:00 PM.
Sat, Sep 28ChicagoSep 28, 2024, 12:15 PM – 2:00 PMChicago, 1840 E 71st St, Chicago, IL 60649, USASep 28, 2024, 12:15 PM – 2:00 PMChicago, 1840 E 71st St, Chicago, IL 60649, USAGrief can be overwhelming and difficult to work through on your own. Join Grief & Loss: Learning and Healing, a group for those who have lost a loved one, are actively supporting a loved one in their grief, and for caretakers of those who are in the process of transition due to age or illness.
Oct 19, 2024, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM CDTChicago, ILJoin us for a day focused on effortlessly embracing all the changes that come with a new season! Connect, rejuvenate, and embrace the season with inspiring activities and meaningful conversations. Don't miss this opportunity to focus on yourself and build new connections with like minded women!
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.