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"Sevā" is the act of sacred service.
Seeds are small yet packed with the potency to take root and thrive given the proper care — just like every new idea, meaningful intention, and especially every young soul.
Did you know...
Youth Stats:
PTSD among trauma-exposed youth: 1 in 5 trauma-exposed children and adolescents develop PTSD (5xs national average)
Alcohol Use in Youths:
1 in 7 (age 14-15)
1 in 3 (age 16-17)
1 in 2 (age 18-20)
Foster Youths: 1 in 3 have behavioral disorders,
1 in 6 have learning disabilities,
and 1 in 4 experience PTSD
Incarcerated Youths: 1 in 2 experience depression, 1 in 3 experience PTSD, and 1 in 4 have personality disorders
Source:
- National Survey on Drug Use and Health
- Morton, 2015; Pecora et al., 2005 (cited in Morton, 2015)
- Meta-analysis on RHY, 2024; Systematic Review of Mental Disorders in Juvenile Detention, 2020
Guardian Stats:
Adoptive Parents: often experience burnout and secondary traumatic stress and post-adoption stress which affect parental wellbeing and family adjustment
Therapist Burnout: 1 in 3 therapists and 7 in 10 child therapists report moderate to high burnout or secondary traumatic stress
Therapist Turnover: 1 in 3 therapists plan to leave their job soon
Clients of Burned-out Therapists: show lower improvement rates
Source:
- Sayer, 2024; Skar, 2022
- Weistra & Luke, 2017
What if ...
... every disenfranchised youth
felt supported by their community, realized their purpose, and recognized their innate ability to be whole?
... every guardian and caregiver
were equipped with the skills and support to nurture their own well-being, expanding their capacity to serve?
Our
Mission
Our mission is to nurture the mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being of at-risk youth and their caregivers, helping them build resilience and thrive. Through partnerships with aligned organizations, we curate retreats and wellness programs that integrate ancient wisdom with modern healing for holistic wellbeing.
With proper care, every seed can flourish.
Our Programs
We offer our Youth Retreat Programs and Guardian Retreat Programs through
partnerships with organizations that support at-risk youths.
Sevā Leadership Training:
EVOLVING LEADERSHIP IN SUPPORT OF AT-RISK YOUTH
Dates: February 23 – 26, 2026
Our Leadership Training is for health practitioners, counselors, and educators to evolve their practice and lead transformative group experiences and retreats for underserved populations.
Our training program to learn how to safely hold space for trauma-affected individuals integrate holistic practices, and foster community connections, while opening to future intern and leadership opportunities in Sevā retreats and.
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