Thursday, January 15 is hereby officially proclaimed SAY Clinic Appreciation Day, thanks to the efforts of its community health worker Alexis Harvey and a budding partnership with CALM, a local nonprofit committed to community wellness.
The conference room was transformed into a “zen” paradise for staff and patients, boasting massages, meditation, aromatherapy, tea, and sensory relaxation. “My goal is to bring a safe and calm space to businesses and organizations, where they can take a minute to relax and decompress,” explained Takyra Fulton, who founded CALM more than seven years ago to create safe, restorative spaces for Black women to prioritize self-care, mental health, and community connection without barriers.
After the success of working with CALM during First Year’s BabyQ luncheon last November, Harvey — who directs all outreach programs for SAY Clinic — saw the opportunity and importance to “show appreciation for all the hard work our staff does, and for our dedicated patients.”
A welcome mental health resource, CALM is in talks with SAY to work on programs at SAY Play, as well as return to the clinic in the spring.
“I’m so pleased to be able to coordinate this,” Harvey explains. The patients, staff and those served by the SAY community are just as pleased to enjoy the benefits!
