Toivo’s Signature Programs are unique and customizable offerings designed for specific settings and communities. Each program incorporates the foundational principles and practices that define the Toivo approach.
COMMUNITY WELLNESS
Along with what we offer at Toivo, part of our mission is bringing holistic modalities and into psychiatric hospitals, addiction rehab facilities, club houses, shelters, prisons, schools, senior centers, corporations, community events and conferences.
These offerings aim to remove barriers to our services and to build community state-wide. Bringing our services across the state helps foster a sense of safe community folks can return to when they leave these programs. Some of the organizations we partner with include:
- Rushford
- Institute of Living
- InterCommunity
- Whiting Forensic Hospital
- Chrysalis Center
- Connecticut Valley Hospital
- River Valley Services
- Mercy Housing & Shelter Corporation
- Blue Hills
HEALING FROM WITHIN
Healing from Within (HFW) is a distinct Toivo initiative that began as a SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) funded project, and is now fully self-sustaining. Under this program, Toivo staff provide holistic healing and stress-management groups on inpatient psychiatric units in Connecticut. The groups encourage people receiving services and staff to incorporate these practices into their daily lives to reduce stress and increase their sense of well-being.
HEALING ARTS SPACES
Healing Arts Spaces are like pop-up spas and are typically conducted at conferences. However, you can also create a space at your agency or business for staff members or program participants. With one-on-one or small group sessions in Reiki, Massage and Acupuncture, coupled with calming music, candles and aromatherapy, Healing Arts Spaces serve as a safe place to pause, breathe, relax and renew.
ALTERNATIVES TO SUICIDE
Thoughts of suicide and attempts are among the most marginalized human experiences. The experience itself isolates. Many people with suicidal urges carry shame and have learned to keep silent about their feelings. Alternatives to Suicide is a Harm Reduction approach that takes a different perspective than traditional Suicide Prevention.