While mental health concerns are universal, those of us with marginalized identities (such as BIPOC, LGBTQ, disabled, veteran, Spanish-speaking, or other demographic characteristics) bear the weight of additional mental health barriers.

Kacy, our Addiction Therapist Program Lead at Khesed, reflects her experience of our Addiction Program with us below. Her passion for serving those struggling with substance misuse, working at Khesed, and forging a bridge between the two serves as an inspirational narrative for aspiring therapists.