Cent(HER)ed Collective Girls, NFP

Black and brown girls deserve a ​world where their ​wellness is ​prioritized.

Established in 2020, Cent(HER)ed Collective ​Girls aims to close the mental health gap for girls of color through wellness programming in ​schools.

100% of girls returned for programming year 2

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100% of seniors got accepted into a four year college or secondary option of their choosing

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90% of girls reported that they feel more calm and choose to handle their challenges differently than when they started the program.

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100% of girls returned for programming year 2 〰️ 100% of seniors got accepted into a four year college or secondary option of their choosing 〰️ 90% of girls reported that they feel more calm and choose to handle their challenges differently than when they started the program. 〰️

Brittney Autry, DSW, LCSW is a champion for creating ​access to equitable, culturally responsive and trauma-informed ​mental wellness opportunities for people of color. As clinical social worker, Brittney has worked in a variety of role to ​support those most vulnerable get the support they need to ​achieve self-actualization.

In 2019, Brittney launched the Cent(her)ed Collective. The ​Cent(her)ed Collective is a mental wellness social enterprise ​designed to empower women and girls of color to engage ​transformative healing practices and gain mastery over their ​healing processes. Cent(her)ed Collective accomplishes this ​feat by creating rich cultural experiences for women to learn ​and grow through retreats, empowerment circles, a supportive ​online community and socially conscious merchandise to close ​the mental health gap for the black women and girls. In 2020, ​Brittney launched Cent(her)ed Collective Girls to support ​Black in jumpstarting their wellness practices early in their ​development and expose them to varying holistic ​programming options.

100%

of girls returned for programming year 2.

100%

of seniors got accepted into a four your college or secondary option of their choosing.

90%

of girls reported that they feel more calm and choose to handles their challenges differently than when they started the program.

  • "I really love coming here. It's the only place where I can express myself freely."

    —Cent(her)ed Collective Girl

  • "This group actually makes me want to come to school."

    —Cent(her)ed Collective Girl

  • "I learned how to stop letting these girls get on my nerves. I choose when I want to talk to them and when I want to just leave things alone. I feel more in control of my emotions that way."

    —Trinity

  • "I've learned to be more patient with myself."

    —Cent(her)ed Collective Girl

  • "I learned to calm down and I have been talking to my friends when I feel stressed, rather than turning up on people."

    — Clarivel

What we offer

  • Tailored Programming

    Each school can tailor the curriculum to their specific needs and student outcomes

  • Weekly Programming

    Students meet weekly with wellness facilitators to learn coping strategies to support them in their development.

  • Culturally Responsive Curriculum

    Students will get access to wellness programming that supports their identity development, physical wellness and interpersonal skills.

  • Our Goals

    The change that will occur will include decreasing and ultimately eliminating the mental health gap that exists for Black and brown girls. Through this organization, girls will have access to culturally responsive resources, communities and impact policy changes that facilitate their overall wellness.

Our Wellness Curriculum

We focus on 5 key components:

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Partner With Us

Are your girls ready to find their cent(her)?

Contact us! Let’s chat!

Phone: (847) 790-4834

E-mail us: info@centheredcollective.com