What We Do
Bahali is a Caribbean-centered nonprofit providing emotional support, trauma-informed guidance, and accessible education to individuals and families—no matter where they live. We work to reduce mental health stigma and make emotional care feel safe, familiar, and rooted in our culture.
Emotional Support
Gentle, practical support for people facing stress, grief, loss, or big life transitions, including after natural disasters or migration.
Education & Training
Workshops and tools that build emotional skills for youth, caregivers, volunteers, and professionals serving Caribbean communities.
Disaster Recovery
Emotional first aid and ongoing support for communities affected by natural disasters —on the islands and abroad.
For Caribbean people—across islands and diaspora—who deserve emotional support that understands their story. Bahali honors language, spirituality, music, humor, and the strength our communities have always carried.
- Caribbean islanders living through disasters, loss, and everyday stress.
- Caribbean migrants navigating new countries, systems, and expectations.
- Caribbean families balancing culture, generational patterns, and change.
- Underserved communities that have had the least access to culturally safe care.
Our work is rooted in care, rooted in culture, and rooted in community.
Digital Tools for the Diaspora Support you can access anytime, anywhere.
- Downloadable guides, worksheets, and reflection prompts.
- Short videos and guided practices you can follow at your own pace.
- Future: a Bahali mobile app for on-the-go emotional support.
For islanders who carry home in their hearts, wherever they live.
Disaster Recovery & Resilience Emotional recovery designed for natural disasters.
- Emotional first aid in the hours and days after a disaster.
- Support for displaced families and communities in transition.
- Guides and tools tailored to different islands and regions.
Helping communities find calm, even when life feels uncertain.
Education & Anti-Stigma Training Provide education that opens conversations and builds confidence.
- Mental health & stigma workshops for communities and organizations.
- Youth sessions on emotions, coping skills, and asking for help.
- Training for volunteers, teachers, and faith leaders.
Because talking about mental health should feel safe, not shameful.
Caribbean Emotional Support A culturally aware space for individuals and families to learn and grow.
- One-on-one emotional check-ins and stabilization.
- Support circles for adults, youth, and caregivers.
- Guidance after grief, loss, or major life changes.
Support for those who are tired of “holding it together” alone.
Find simple, culturally relevant tools you can use right away—whether you’re dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, or the emotional impact of a disaster.
Coping Guides (PDF)
Grounding practices, gentle reminders, and reflection prompts created with Caribbean families in mind.
Coping After a Hurricane
Emotional first steps for the first hours, days, and weeks after a storm—for individuals, families, and communities.
Diaspora Stress
For Caribbean people living abroad: tools for managing pressure, guilt, and the ache of missing home.
Real reflections from families, partners, and community members touched by Bahali’s work.
Read about our workshops →
“The support Bahali provided was unlike anything we had received since the hurricane. This was the first workshop of this scale to intentionally focus on emotional well-being. It created space for healing, reflection, and connection, all grounded in respect and dignity. The response from participants truly speaks to how impactful this work has been.”
— Bridgette Powell
Regional Manager, Central Jamaica 4-H Clubs
“This workshop gave me hope at a time when I had lost almost everything—my home, my belongings, and a family member. After the hurricane, I felt disoriented and overwhelmed, barely able to keep track of the days. Through this workshop, I was reminded of the importance of simple routines and taking each day one small step at a time. During the relaxation exercises, I felt my body truly relax for the first time since the storm. That moment reminded me that healing is possible.”
— Workshop Participant
Healing Circle · Post-hurricane Support
You don’t have to carry everything on your own. Whether you’re seeking support for yourself, your family, or your community, we are here to walk with you.
If you are feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or unsure where to begin, share a bit about what’s going on, and we’ll follow up with guidance, resources, or referral options.
Bahali is not an emergency or crisis service. If you are in immediate danger, please contact your local emergency number or crisis hotline.
If you represent a community organization, school, church, or you’re a volunteer or potential partner, we would love to connect.
- Request workshops or trainings.
- Explore collaboration on disaster response or community programs.
- Learn how to support Bahali’s work financially or as a volunteer.
Walk With Us
Whether you’re seeking emotional support, looking to partner, or hoping to help bring healing tools to more Caribbean communities — we invite you into the Bahali family.
