CHBE'S NEW HEALING ARTS INITIATIVE
CHBE’s Healing Lab afterschool healing arts program supports youth, ages 14-21 who have faced trauma or experienced the loss of a loved one due to violence or overdose. Join us for eight weeks of structured artmaking, storytelling, and community dialogues designed to offer youth a safe space to process their grief, build emotional literacy, and connect with peers who share similar experiences.
This program integrates art therapy principles, culturally responsive practices, and youth-centered creativity to foster healing, agency, and belonging.
Program Details
The Healing Lab will support 20-30 youth from Boston, MA, who have been impacted by sudden loss or trauma. This program will be an 8-week afterschool program that will take place from April 6th - June 8th, 2026 from 3:30-6:30pm at the Vine Street Community Center in Roxbury, MA. No artistic experience required.
Interested? Or know some youth who would be a good fit for the program? Apply here!
Youth Impact Goals
1. Strengthen emotional literacy and confidence expressing emotions related to grief & trauma
2. Build coping tools through creative expression
3. Deepen peer support and communities of trust & belonging
4. Explore their narratives and healing through art
Want to get involved?
We are currently seeking the following roles:
- Volunteer Mentors in the art & behavioral health space
- General Volunteers
- Support Staff/Therapists
- Partners & Collaborators
General Volunteers Interest Form- Program Support
Meet The Team
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