• WeHealUS

    We are all in this together, and together, WeHealUS.

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    About US

    WeHealUS was founded in Chicago during the COVID-19 pandemic as part of Illinois’ broader trauma and mental health reform movement. Rooted in the belief that healing is possible, the organization addresses the lasting impacts of adversity and trauma through resilience-building and healing-centered approaches.

    Our annual #WeHealUS May Campaign has brought national attention to the need for trauma-informed policies. In 2025, we’re proud to be a partner in the STAR Network’s Scars to Stars Day—a one-day conference and expo that brings together community partners to showcase services, network, and drive innovation in healing.

    We remain committed to honoring May as Mental Health Awareness Month while adapting to meet the changing needs of individuals and communities across the U.S. and beyond.

    Our Vision

    WeHealUS, a grassroots initiative, celebrates Mental Health Awareness Month in May by highlighting efforts nationwide to build resilience and healing through trauma-informed and healing-centered policies. We recognize the need for informed relationships to foster resilience and support organizations across the U.S. in addressing mental health and trauma prevention/intervention.

    WeHealUS is committed to meeting the increasing demand for mental health solutions and collaborates with leading experts in trauma, systemic change, and equity to offer customized training and support. Our goal is to empower organizations to become more trauma-informed and healing-centered.

  • May Mental Health & Trauma Awareness Campaign

    Founded in Greater Chicago, WeHealUS emerged from the state trauma and mental health reform movement that had been building in Illinois for decades. After a series of successful healing-centered reform actions, support from partners across the United States led to the coordination of the first WeHealUS May Mental Health and Trauma Awareness Campaign.

    The success of its first campaign launched WeHealUS into the national spotlight, becoming an organization that now provides support at the individual and collective levels that promote healing-centered reform throughout the United States.

  • Origins, Growth, and Current Focus

    #WeHealUS was founded in Chicago during the COVID-19 pandemic, emerging from Illinois' long-standing trauma and mental health reform movement. The organization was born out of a recognition of the profound impact that chronic adversity, stress, and trauma—especially during childhood—have on individuals, families, and communities. Its mission is rooted in addressing these challenges through healing-centered reform and fostering resilience.

    The inaugural #WeHealUS May Mental Health and Trauma Awareness Campaign brought national attention to the organization, amplifying the efforts of individuals, organizations, and governments working to build trauma-informed and healing-centered policies and practices. Over the years, the campaign has highlighted the importance of addressing trauma as a pervasive societal issue, emphasizing the need for collaborative transformation across all levels of society.

    This year (2025), recognizing the growing impact of social media on mental health, #WeHealUS is shifting its focus from a month-long campaign to a one-day conference and expo. This event, "Scars to Stars Day," will provide free expo booths for partners to showcase their work and services in mental health and trauma-informed awareness and healing. The conference aims to create a significant networking opportunity, fostering collaboration and innovation in addressing trauma and promoting resilience.

    This evolution reflects the organization's commitment to adapting its approach to meet the changing needs of communities while continuing to honor May as Mental Health Awareness Month. By bringing together diverse stakeholders, #WeHealUS seeks to inspire hope, build resilience, and drive systemic change to heal individuals and communities nationwide and globally.

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