About Us

Our mission began in 2020, when we first decided to start Revitaled. The reason we decided to create a non-profit organization in this field came from hearing repetitive conversations about the lack of support for releasees, and families and communities impacted by crime.

Since then, our journey has taken a special turn, with new program changes to be revealed in 2025.

Who is Revitaled?

In Fall 2024, Revitaled embarked on a significant transformation, redirecting our focus to address the pressing gaps in wellness services for all individuals, with a particular emphasis on systemically racially marginalized populations, particularly Black communities. This strategic shift was rooted in extensive research and insights gathered from our client intake processes, which have illuminated critical needs within the Durham Region, and made in partnership with Ontario Tech University.

Moving forward, our organizational pillars will revolve around the eight dimensions of wellness: emotional, environmental, financial, intellectual, occupational, physical, social, and spiritual. By adopting a holistic, collaborative, and culturally informed approach, we aim to create a supportive framework that addresses the multifaceted needs of the individuals we serve. We aim to incorporate Afrocentric practices to “empower the Diaspora within our world”. As a Black-led organization, we believe that Black-serving organizations are underrepresented in the Durham Region and that Afrocentric ways of being are proven to be beneficial to all individuals, regardless of cultural background. We desire to utilize these teachings to help improve the security, health and wellness of our clients and community. We aim to improve community safety and support the well-being of marginalized groups in various sectors, such as justice, healthcare, and education.
Our commitment to this vision will manifest in various ways, including one-on-one peer counseling services tailored to individual needs, specialized programs designed to foster community engagement and personal growth, comprehensive referral systems to connect individuals with essential resources, peer support initiatives to cultivate shared experiences and resilience, and targeted outreach campaigns aimed at raising awareness and breaking down barriers to access, all to promote community safety and well-being through prevention, empowerment, and collective care.

Through these efforts, we aspire to not only provide immediate support but also to empower individuals and communities to make change and thrive in the face of adversity, fostering a sense of belonging and well-being that resonates far beyond our services. At Revitaled, we believe that healing and resilience are possible, and we are dedicated to walking alongside each person on their unique journey toward a brighter future.

Who we work witH

At this time, following our shift in service delivery, Revitaled works with all individuals while prioritizing care to disadvantaged and systemically marginalized individuals, with a hyper focus on Black communities.

We assess all client requests on a case-by-case basis to determine if we have capacity to work with them.

FOCUS Statement

At Revitaled, our focus is to empower individuals and communities by promoting community safety and wellbeing, guided by Afrocentric values. We are dedicated to providing inclusive, culturally resonant services that support the full spectrum of wellness (emotional, physical, social, financial, intellectual, environmental, occupational, and spiritual) for all people, with a particular focus on systemically marginalized populations, especially Black communities. We are committed to tackling the structural conditions and systemic barriers that hinder marginalized individuals from thriving in their wellness journeys across societal institutions. By integrating Afrocentric teachings into our new service delivery model, we aim to dismantle these barriers, promote healing and resilience, and create spaces where every individual, regardless of background, can experience a sense of belonging, well-being, and personal growth. Through this work, we strive to build stronger, healthier communities where all people can reach their fullest potential.

Our Goals

While our vision is shifting, we continue to deliver services with the following goals in mind. These core goals are designed to guide Revitaled’s work, ensuring a focus on community safety, holistic wellness, cultural empowerment, and systemic change:

• Reimagine Community Safety Through Care and Collaboration: Promote safety not through punishment or surveillance, but through investment in prevention, community care, conflict resolution, culturally responsive supports, and opportunities that address the root causes of harm.
• Promote Holistic Wellness Across All Dimensions: Provide comprehensive support that addresses the emotional, physical, social, financial, intellectual, environmental, occupational, and spiritual well-being of individuals, with an emphasis on cultural relevance and inclusivity.
• Dismantle Systemic Barriers to Wellness: Identify and challenge the structural and societal barriers that disproportionately impact marginalized populations, particularly Black communities, to ensure equitable access to wellness resources and opportunities.
• Incorporate Afrocentric Practices into Service Delivery: Integrate Afrocentric practices, traditions, and cultural practices into our service model to empower all individuals, promote healing, and honour cultural identity as central to the wellness journey.
• Build Stronger, Resilient Communities: Foster community engagement, peer support, and collective resilience by creating spaces for individuals to connect, grow, and thrive, promoting a sense of belonging and shared well-being.

Objectives

These objectives break down our goals into clear, actionable steps that will help guide our work and ensure progress toward our vision.

• Promote Community Safety and Wellbeing:
  • Provide culturally relevant programs that promote community safety and equity, and address the root causes of harm and crime, including trauma, poverty, and systemic exclusion.
  • Foster collaborative partnerships with community spaces and institutions, such as schools, families, and community organizations, to create safe, empowering environments to support rehabilitative efforts.
• Expand Access to Wellness Resources:
  • Develop and implement programs that provide accessible wellness services, such as peer counselling, health education, and skill-building workshops, to individuals across all eight dimensions of wellness.
  • Establish partnerships with community organizations and healthcare providers to enhance access to resources, particularly for marginalized communities.
• Create Culturally Relevant and Inclusive Programs:
  • Design wellness programs that incorporate Afrocentric values and practices, ensuring they are culturally resonant and tailored to the needs of Black communities and other marginalized populations.
  • Train staff and volunteers in cultural competency to ensure services are delivered in a respectful, inclusive, and culturally informed manner.
• Advocate for Systemic Change and Social Justice:
  • Conduct research and outreach to raise awareness about the systemic barriers that hinder marginalized individuals from accessing wellness services, advocating for policy changes and increased equity in health and wellness systems.
  • Launch community campaigns that focus on enhancing community safety, dismantling stigma, reducing barriers, and advocating for resources that promote wellness for underserved populations.
• Foster Community Resilience and Empowerment:
  • Offer peer support networks, community healing circles, and educational programs that promote collective resilience and mental health awareness as a means to promoting safe environments.
  • Provide mentorship opportunities and leadership training to empower community members to become advocates for wellness within their own circles (TBA).
• Measure Impact and Continuously Improve:
  • Implement a robust system of monitoring and evaluation to track the effectiveness of programs and measure their impact on individual and community wellness outcomes.
  • Use feedback from clients and community partners to adapt and improve services, ensuring they remain responsive to evolving needs.

What makes Revitaled unique?

What makes Revitaled unique is our commitment to a holistic, Afrocentric approach to wellness that integrates cultural values and practices into every aspect of our service delivery. By focusing on all eight dimensions of wellness we address the full spectrum of well-being for individuals, particularly those from systemically marginalized communities. As a Black-led organization, we are deeply rooted in the belief that Afrocentric values can benefit everyone, and we aim to dismantle the barriers that prevent individuals from thriving in their wellness journeys. Our focus on community empowerment, cultural relevance, and systemic change sets us apart as a transformative force in the wellness space.

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