OUR PURPOSE
Guided by Compassion, Driven by Community
SSLAY exists to provide a sanctuary of trauma-informed, person-centered care. We are dedicated to empowering adults and youth through supportive services that foster resilience, dignity, and lifelong growth within our local communities.
Our Mission
SSLAY is dedicated to providing trauma-informed, person-centered care that empowers adults and youth to overcome life's transitions. Our mission is to foster community resilience through accessible supportive services, ensuring every individual has the pathway to an ethical and respectful future. We encourage active community involvement to help us build a more supportive world together.
Our Core Values
Trauma-Informed Support
We prioritize physiological and psychological safety, building trust through transparency and peer support at every level of care.
Person-Centered Care
Empowering adults and youth to co-design their pathways, ensuring choices reflect their unique strengths, needs, and cultural identities.
Community Empowerment
Fostering resilient futures by providing evidence-based tools and advocacy to help neighborhood voices flourish and lead change.
Meet Our Dedicated
Team Members
Our team members embrace person-centered, trauma-informed philosophy, ensuring that every person we serve finds a respectful and ethical path toward their unique goals for growth.
Team Member K. P.
Executive Director, ceo, co-CFO, Co-Founder, board member, grant specialist
Specializes in trauma-informed leadership
Marybeth McBain
Co-Founder, board member, Social ServiceS, Group facilitator
Focuses on person-centered mentorship and resilient futures.
Monique
co-founder, board member, advocate
Provides evidence-based support for navigating life transitions.
Vanessa
co-founder, board member, BSW
Ensuring ethical clinical standards and high-quality care.
Team Member D.R.
CO-founder, board member, M.A. lvl counselor
Passionate about community outreach and empowering voices.
Team Member A. M.
Co-founder, board member, BSW, advocate
Expert in coordinating comprehensive services for individuals.
Team Member M.C.
Human resources, co-cfo, co-founder manager
Building vital connections within underserved neighborhoods.
Team Member Ant.
co-executive manager, co-cfo, co-founder
Managing technical infrastructure to support our mission.
Team Member Dr. J.K
co-founder, clinical psychologist, board member
Ensuring ethical financial stewardship for all programs.
Team Member R.P.--PMHNP
Psychiatric nurse practitioner, co-founder
Specializing in diagnosis and psychiatric testing services.
Team Member Anth.
board member, co-founder, neuropsychology
Diagnosis, neuropsychological testing and assessment
Team Member F.E.
board member, co-founder, neuropsychology
Diagnosis, neuropsychological testing and assessment
Team Member S. B.
Board member, co-founder, social services
Providing trauma-informed compassionate social services.
Team Member Monic.
Medical Assistant, co-founder, Board Member
Managing event operations and service delivery logistics.
Team Member Victor.
Medical Assistant, co-founder, Board Member
Helping families build stronger bonds through expert guidance.
Team Member
Support Staff
Dedicated to assisting community members with daily needs.