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Together, we bring the power of mindfulness to our community members from age 3-103.
In a mental health crisis where access to tools and support are limited, we are proud to partner with libraries, schools, and nonprofits to reach the most vulnerable communities with flexible mindfulness tools. We provide accessible training and sessions that support those battling the mental and physical challenges associated with trauma, burnout, pervasive stress, and more.
We believe mindfulness can and should be as available a public health tool as a toothbrush.
Our Mission
Community Mindfulness Project is a nonprofit that empowers all people to lead healthier lives by expanding access to mindfulness tools.
For over 10 years, we have expanded access to mindfulness tools through sessions, workshop training and courses. To date we’ve reached over 40,000 participants in public schools, community colleges, and libraries, and with nonprofit partners that serve our community members with the highest unmet healthcare needs.
We envision a world where mindfulness is a broadly-distributed, community-based skillset.
What makes us unique
Since our founding in 2014, we’ve done things differently.
We continually engage through deep listening and trusted partners with historically under-resources community members to identify the highest barriers to access for mental health support and work to strip them away.
We reach people with the greatest unmet needs where they are – at school, at work or in community public spaces - with secular programming, in plain clothes, and plain language, seated on chairs.
We unlock agency and access for communities through partnership. Our tools are affordable, portable, and flexible.
Our Reach to Date
We stay connected to community members, often reaching them weekly.
40,000+
Participants
4,000+
Sessions
60+
partners
How We Work
We have brought our unique community-centric offering to meet community members where they need us most. We provide direct trainings and workshops through partnership with nonprofits and schools, and via free and open to the public sessions.
Our core programs include:
Mindful Tool & Neuroscience Training Workshops for students and adults
Nonprofit/Frontline Staff Training to build resilience that sustainably addresses burnout, vicarious trauma, and empathy fatigue
Free & Open to the Public Meditation Sessions live in public libraries or virtually
We provide direct programmatic services through partnership with local nonprofits, education, and healthcare space.
Mental Health
Mindfulness has been shown to support mental health by helping to manage stress, regulate emotions, and foster a sense of connection. Studies have shown that mindfulness-based interventions can reduce or prevent anxiety and depression, improve focus and help with addiction.
Physical Health
Mindfulness-based interventions have been shown to reduce blood pressure and inflammation, help with chronic pain, psoriasis, Type 2 diabetes, fibromyalgia, improve, sleep, and there’s even early research on how it can help protect against Alzheimer’s.
Community Development
We have a loneliness epidemic in America. Loneliness can cost us an estimated 15 years of life expectancy. When we come together to support each other as a community, we are more connected and ever more resilient.
Training
Our founders and facilitators have collectively been trained in many trauma-informed and evidence-based mindfulness programs for serving adults and children.
Our Partners
With a select group of strategic community partners and funders, we empower tens of thousands of people to lead healthier lives. Fairfield County, CT has the highest rate of wealth disparities in the United States. Our work is heavily focused in Bridgeport, Norwalk, and Stamford - three cities with the highest unmet health needs.
In partnership with public schools, community centers, and direct service nonprofits, we work to cultivate a healthier, more resilient community through accessible mindfulness training for staff and clients.
Get Involved
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Join a Program
Don’t see an in-person session or workshop in your ZIP code? Reach out to us to share where you’d like us to be next!
Apply to Become a Facilitator
We are always looking to grow our community of session and workshop leaders. We provide training, mentoring, and a stipend to our facilitators for their time and energy.
Donate
We could not do this work without the support of donors. Every dollar counts. We are grateful for what you can give.