Our mission is to empower individuals and families impacted by trauma and oppression
When people are stuck in cycles of abuse or systemic oppression, they can lose hope that real help will be available to them. We are building hope that safety, security, and support can be a reality for everyone. We are striving to create a world in which people can be met where they’re at and empowered toward their own healing and liberation.
Free art classes every 4th Monday starting April 28th at 7pm.
845 W Center Street enter through the door on Lincoln Street
Join us every Monday at noon at Studio B in Pocatello for a free yoga class open to the community
We are working to set up other trauma-centered mental health programs
We are working to create a space that allows for authentic movement and expression for children, families, and individuals. Our programs give families, groups, and individuals opportunities to play, connect, and experience joy. We recognize that healing from trauma is not a quick or linear process and it requires patience and flexibility. Healing from trauma often requires long term, consistent care. We are striving to create a world in which the person beneath the trauma reaction can be seen and cared for in the way they’ve always needed to be cared for.
Through a shared leadership model and trauma-informed practices with all volunteers, we are creating a solid foundation of support for families and individuals in our community. We are working to mitigate the burn-out and vicarious trauma that is often experienced by individuals working in a helping profession. Our ability to support others comes from our own foundation of wellness and competence. We believe in continued growth and learning. We are striving to create services that are accessible to everyone. We believe in cultural humility and are actively working on recognizing our own biases and learning from our inevitable mistakes. As we develop authentic relationships as a team and with those we serve, we embrace our common humanity and learn from each other.
The Restorative Center serves anyone impacted by intergenerational trauma or systemic oppression. Our goal is to create a safe and inclusive space that reduces barriers for families and for those in underserved populations. We prioritize services for those with limited access to mental health care. We work with individuals of all ages, and our services are designed to work with entire family systems as well. It’s a space where kids can be kids, and where children and the adults in their lives can play and learn together. The community as a whole benefits from the preventative work we do to end cycles of abuse and oppression.
The Restorative Center is currently a volunteer-based organization
Jenny Beckstead (President), Joleen Crystal (Chairperson), Autumn Myrick (Vice Chairperson), Debbie Meyer (Secretary), Alyssa Cruz (Assistant Secretary), Michelle Hopkins (Treasurer), Toni Cavanaugh (Board Member), Lesa Crawford (Board Member), Aubrey Scheffler (Volunteer Business and Marketing Director)
You just lose hope that real help is available.” It’s a common refrain I hear in my counseling practice. Sometimes it refers to mental health treatment that isn’t trauma-informed. Sometimes it refers to systems people are navigating that aren’t built on a trauma model of care. Ultimately, it might look like this…
For questions about our services or to learn more about how you can join our coalition and support our cause