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OUR MISSION

At HIR Wellness Institute, we provide accessible and free mental health and victim advocacy services for Indigenous and underserved survivors of violence.

HOW WE DO THIS

We specialize in trauma recovery, intergenerational healing, and post-traumatic growth for individuals and families affected by sexual assault, domestic and intimate partner violence, human trafficking, loss by suicide and homicide, and community violence.

We honor and uplift Indigenous and underserved communities by expanding access to compassionate, culturally grounded, and trauma-informed mental health care—bringing healing from our offices into neighborhoods and communities.

We walk alongside survivors as they reclaim their stories, restore dignity, and nurture collective well-being across generations. We believe every survivor deserves the opportunity to heal and to thrive.

TESTIMONIALS

“HIR Wellness is a wonderful, giving organization that has provided me and my family with care and solid advice that I couldn’t easily find elsewhere. The amount of time and care that they dedicated to me blew me away. They helped me with the beginning processes of healing, finding legal resources and a child therapist for my kids, as well as giving me sound advice on how to help them and to be kind to myself. Most importantly, they offered a me a listening ear that truly helped me find my way through my family’s crisis. I strongly recommend them as a place to start if you find yourself in an impossible situation as well, because they will help you to make it more manageable, too!”

- Nicole Centgraf, (From Google Reviews) 2022

“HIR Wellness does AMAZING work! They use a holistic approach to support mental health and overall wellness. Their work in the Native communities, survivors of crime and their families, and raising our youth to become future leaders is their passion! They do all of this work without EVER asking for payment or proof of insurance.”

- Terry Grogan, (From Google Reviews) 2022

“I just wanted to share a quick note and let you know that everyone at HIR Wellness Institute does a really outstanding job. I’m so glad I decided to have my 24-year-old daughter (ADHD, Autism, Mood Disorders, etc.) work with you. I’m especially thankful for Claudia and Marcy, so caring and positive! I have never seen my daughter react so quickly from any type of therapy we have tried over the many years while she was growing up. I only wish I knew about how Occupational Therapy helps those with mental illness and/or other types of conditions earlier – had I, I would have started much sooner.

“I have especially noticed improvement in her executive function abilities as well as many times being able to handle her aggression in a more positive way as well as implementing strategies to help with her daily life. There are so many things HIR is working on with my daughter, I finally have some real hope for her future! I look forward to continue(ing) to work with HIR to help my daughter accomplish her goals. Thank you!!”

- Karen Ammerman, 2023

If you are interested in bequests and legacy giving, please contact Jamie Kellicut, Chief Financial & Outreach Officer, at 414-433-3053 or JKellicut@HIRWellness.org