Ignite Hope

The Reflections program provides trauma-informed individual and group therapy for adults age 55 and older who have experienced loss, violence, or other adverse life events. During the year, Ignite Hope received $24,091.09 in grant funding to offer these services at no cost to participants. Licensed clinicians facilitated individual counseling sessions and groups focused on coping skills, resilience, and social connection. A total of 72 clients were served through this initiative, resulting in improved emotional wellness, reduced isolation, and strengthened support networks for older adults in St. Louis City and County.

Ignite Hope partnered with Vision for Children at Risk (VCR) to strengthen trauma-informed care capacity among their case managers and family support specialists. Under this collaboration, Ignite Hope clinicians provided monthly professional development trainings focused on trauma response, compassion fatigue, and family engagement. In addition, Ignite Hope was contracted to complete biopsychosocial assessments and provide individual therapy services for VCR-referred clients. During the year, over 40 clients were assessed and connected to ongoing mental-health treatment. This partnership enhanced service coordination and increased access to trauma-responsive care for families throughout the St. Louis region.

Outside of the 3 main programs (OVP, VCR, and Aging Funding), Ignite Hope had smaller programs and MOU's that brought in revenue, in additional to revenue from services rendered including therapy and case management.