Healing Happens Together.
Welcome to the NAFS Healing Collective. We believe that true wellness is not a solitary pursuit, but a communal act. Our name, Nafs, is drawn from the Islamic concept of the "Self" or "Soul." It reflects our core mission: to do the deep, necessary inner work required to refine the spirit and find lasting peace.
We are a newly established non-profit dedicated to creating safe, culturally grounded spaces specifically for the Black community. In a world that often demands resilience without offering rest, we are here to provide the resources, connection, and support needed to heal from trauma and thrive.
Our Journey to 2026 As a young organization, we are just beginning to plant our seeds. We are currently building out a comprehensive vision for the future, with ambitious goals set for 2026. We invite you to walk this path with us as we construct a legacy of healing, advocacy, and spiritual growth from the ground up.
Our Services
Mental Wellness
We create safe, empathetic spaces where individuals feel seen, heard, and valued throughout their healing journey. Our programs are low-cost or free, removing financial barriers to essential mental health support.
Educational Support
Children deserve our support, and they recieve through our supply drives and schoolwork tutoring services.
Community Advocacy
The mental well-being of anyone in a community is based largely on the conditions of that community and we fight for the betterment of our communities and support with resources and strategies for those who pledge themselves to fighting for their communities.
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our Foundation
The mission of Nafs Healing Collective (NHC) is to address mental health disparities in underrepresented communities on Chicago South and West sides by providing quality holistic mental health services, conducting community education programs, and transform communities and support individuals and families in crisis through addressing mental health issues and well-being in the community.
Nafs Healing Collective envisions a mentally, emotionally, and spiritually well community where historically marginalized populations are empowered to heal, thrive, and advocate for justice.
We pursue healing justice by providing culturally responsive mental health support, facilitating community education and wellness programs, engaging in research and advocacy, and building collective capacity to challenge systemic harm and promote holistic well-being.
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