Healthy Minds & Bodies
Emotional wellness, stress management, healthy coping, confidence, nutrition, hydration, sleep, and personal goals.
Rhode Island • Healing-centered • Community-based
Where hope finds a home.
The Rhody Haven supports children, adults, and families through compassionate wellness programming, clinical services, care coordination, skills groups, and community connection.
Empowering Healing at HomeSupport that feels human, grounded, and connected.
Youth & Family Wellness Initiative
Building stronger youth. Supporting stronger families.
A six-month leadership and wellness experience for Rhode Island youth ages 12–17, with family support built in from the beginning.
The program helps young people build confidence, healthy coping skills, leadership, communication, financial knowledge, and a clearer vision for their future. At the same time, parents and caregivers receive Care Navigation, workshops, and help connecting with school, behavioral health, food, housing, transportation, healthcare, maternal health, and community resources.
What Youth Will Experience
One program. Six months of growth.
Healthy Relationships
Communication, boundaries, conflict resolution, emotional intelligence, healthy friendships, and peer pressure.
Identity & Leadership
Strengths, values, cultural identity, leadership styles, self-advocacy, teamwork, and public speaking.
Financial Wellness
Budgeting, saving, banking, credit, entrepreneurship, grocery planning, and healthy meals on a budget.
Future Planning
College, trade schools, apprenticeships, careers, resumes, interviews, networking, financial aid, and goal setting.
Community Impact
A youth-led service project, reflection, future action plans, family celebration, and graduation.
In-Person Program · Ages 12–17
- One program week each month for six months
- Four evening sessions during each program week
- Nutritious family-style dinners
- Mentorship, guest speakers, and interactive activities
- College, career, cultural, and community experiences
- Rhody Kitchen Leadership opportunities
Emerging Leaders Virtual Series · Ages 15–17
Older teens may also participate in virtual sessions designed around the transition to adulthood.
- College and career readiness
- Financial literacy and independent living skills
- Resume, interview, and networking preparation
- Guest professionals and leadership conversations
- Flexible access for teens balancing work, school, and activities
Support for the Whole Family
Most youth programs end when the session ends. Ours does not.
Every participating family is connected with a Care Navigator who helps identify needs, coordinates referrals, follows up, and stays connected throughout the program. Families can receive help navigating school supports and IEPs, behavioral health care, food and housing resources, transportation, healthcare, maternal health, and other community services.
Care Navigator supportParent and caregiver workshopsSchool and behavioral health navigationResource connections and follow-upFamily support plan
How to Apply
Start with the Family Interest Form.
Rhode Island youth ages 12–17 may apply. A diagnosis, IEP, or professional referral is not required. Applications are planned for October and November, selection and notification take place in December, orientation is held in January, and programming begins in March.
Transportation assistance may be requested on the form but is not guaranteed. Families should indicate whether transportation is needed and the city they will be traveling from.
Upcoming Community Events
More ways to gather, give, and grow.
Follow along as The Rhody Haven brings neighbors together throughout the year.
Rhody Haven-O-Ween
Trunk or Treat
A safe, joyful Halloween celebration filled with decorated trunks, treats, costumes, and community fun.
A Place at the Table
Feeding Youth in Placement
Because every young person deserves a warm holiday meal, a full plate, and the feeling that someone remembered them.
Hope for the Holidays
Adopt a Family
Neighbors helping neighbors create a brighter Christmas for Rhode Island families through thoughtful gifts and practical support.
Back-to-School Drive 2026
Our community showed up—and made it unforgettable.
Together, we helped Rhode Island students walk into school feeling prepared, confident, and cared for. We are so grateful to every sponsor, volunteer, stylist, barber, donor, and neighbor who made the day possible.
We cannot wait to do it again in 2027!
160Backpacks
50Families sponsored
150Free meals
25Boys received haircuts
20Girls and boys received free braids & styles
Thank You to Our Sponsors
This success belongs to all of us.
With deep gratitude to our Community Champion Sponsors, tribal leadership, local businesses, families, and individual supporters.
Community Champion Sponsors
Nonviolence Institute · Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation · Providence Fire Fighters Local 799 · Texas Roadhouse
Special Thanks
Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation Elders Council · The Sebastian Family
Local Community Sponsors
Pasta Beach Providence · Pasta Beach Newport · Brass Monkey Providence · The Pub on One · Pie Zoni’s Warwick · Pie Zoni’s East Providence · Tropical Liquors · Spot On Nutrition · Valerie Curry · Teeth Like Swords Printing
Volunteer Opportunities
There is a place for your gifts here.
You do not have to know exactly where you fit before reaching out. If you care about healing, families, and community, let’s connect.
Clinical Board Members
Help guide healing-centered programs, clinical strategy, and family-focused services.
Community Events Committee
Help plan, organize, and bring seasonal events and community initiatives to life.
Social Media Team
Help share our story, celebrate community impact, and keep Rhode Island connected to our work.
Meet Our Board & Committees
The people helping hope find a home.
Our leadership brings clinical insight, lived experience, creativity, organization, and a shared commitment to Rhode Island families.
Clinical Committee
- Jazlyn MitchellFounder & CEO
- Malaysia KingExecutive Director
- Jenea HarperPresident of the Clinical Board
- Michaela CookClinical Committee
- Lena LylesAdmin
- Loren GainesHead Admin
- Jazmine MercadoBoard Chair
- Jessica QuallsClinical Committee
- Kelly LechmanClinical Committee
- Irene JordanClinical Committee
Community Events Committee
- Malaysia KingPresident of Community Events
- Jessica QuallsChair of Community Events
- Darrin MitchellTreasurer
- Loren GainesSecretary & Admin
- Yabi DiazCommunity Events & Social Media Team
- Ariana LawsonCommunity Events & Social Media Team
- Shantessa MillerCommunity Events & Social Media Team
- Nafezza ShabazzCommunity Events
- Jenea HarperCommunity Events Committee
- Eileen RasmussenCommunity Events Committee
- Pamela BeanCommunity Events Committee
Clinical Services
Services rooted in compassion and stability.
Healing-centered support for youth, adults, and families—grounded in connection, practical tools, and next steps that make sense.
Child & Adolescent
Family-centered support for youth navigating emotional, behavioral, trauma-related, or transition-based needs.
- Outpatient therapy
- Home-based services
- Case management
- Youth & family peer support
Adult Support
Healing-centered outpatient and community-based services for adults seeking support, tools, and connection.
- Individual therapy
- Skills-based groups
- Peer support
- Care coordination
Groups & Skills
Practical, supportive groups designed to build coping skills, boundaries, emotional regulation, and resilience.
- Anxiety & mood
- Anger management
- ADHD skills
- Peers & boundaries
Care Connection
Guidance and connection when families need a starting point.
Care Connection helps individuals and families identify needs, explore options, and connect with appropriate supports. This may include navigation, referrals, care coordination, resource mapping, and next-step planning.
Resource navigationCare coordinationReferral supportFamily support
Schedule Care ConnectionSkills-Based Groups
Support for youth and adults.
Adolescents
Anger management, ADHD skills, substance use skills, peers and boundaries, anxiety and mood skills.
Adults
Anger management, anxiety and mood, depression, peers and boundaries, recovery and healing groups.
Contact & Connect