accessible, culturally-responsive care and programs that center LGBTQ+ and disabled voices, build community, and reimagine the future.
Our Mission
We provide integrative, culturally-attuned integrative healthcare, with a focus on providing client-centered care to communities experiencing marginalization. We are dedicated to creating a community and space that is accessible, inclusive, and which fosters trust and sets a precedent for the future of radical mental health.
our VALUES
Our values support our mission by guiding how we care for people and build community. The list below shows the principles we follow in our daily work.
• Being body-centered and treating the "whole person," including the nervous system
• Acknowledges impact of systemic oppression such as racism, transphobia, ableism, etc
• Team oriented culture and staff identities reflect clients served
• Removing barriers to provide affordable care
• Socially and culturally appropriate and attuned care
• All-encompassing and collaborative approach to treating the mind and body.
• Embraces a harm reduction approach
• Takes a 'Nothing about us without us' approach, meaning we include LGBTQ+ voices at every level of program development and implementation
• De-pathologizing and destigmatizing mental health
• Making care accessible for the underserved Deaf and hard of hearing community.
Support our WORK
TendWell is reimagining community well-being in Oregon. We provide integrative health, peer training, education, and project support that center accessibility and equity. With financial hardship options and trade-based care, we remove barriers and empower communities to create lasting change. Support TendWell and its projects today!