Mission

To develop a community that serves, supports, collaborates and succeeds together.
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My People Community Services was founded in 2014 with a vision to engage in community-based therapeutic and preventive initiatives directly within the Hartford community. Too often, community members must engage with one of the "systems" (educational, court, or social services) to address their mental health and behavioral needs, resulting in services and support dictated by the referring entity's terms rather than their own conditions. This introduction has contributed to much of the community becoming weary and distrustful of social service providers and consequently, lends to exacerbated suffering from trauma, abuse, and misinformation. With all of this in mind, My People Community Services endeavors to build trust with the community and create and provide supports to help individuals heal, feel supported and uplifted.
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Supportive Housing

Many of our residents are surviving on as little as $50 a week. This reality shows just how important supportive housing is — it’s not just shelter; it’s stability, dignity, and hope.

The My People Community Services Supportive Apartment Program for Youth Adults in Transition is a community-based stand-alone apartment and group home setting, programs that serves young adults, age 18-25 years old, who are involved with the Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services (DMHAS).  The program utilizes coaching, teaching, and guidance to promote the acquisition of independent living skills, including all aspects of self-care, education, vocational planning and community access with the goal that each youth will develop the skills necessary to function successfully as an independent adult Click here to learn more about Supportive Housing.

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​The program uses coaching, teaching and guidance to promote acquisition of independent living skills. 

Program

Explore our programs designed to support men, youth, and students through growth, healing, and empowerment.
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The Manhood Tree

The Manhood Tree provides men spaces for self-expression, discussion, healing, and connecting with others for support and empowerment, allowing them the opportunity to share their stories.

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Real Mentoring, Launch

Empowering youth through trusted, long-term mentorship that builds confidence, character, and community connections.
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Life After High School

LAHS is a program that helps students (starting in the 11th grade) to prepare for their life after school. This could include helping them prepare for college, the workforce, starting their own business, etc...

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My People Community Services

and the Muhammad family, in collaboration with the Greater Hartford Alliance of Black Social Workers are accepting applications for:

Words Make People

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When an individual takes ownership in their community and sees themselves as a part of something bigger, it allows for the individual and community to thrive."