The Healing

The Healing The Healing is a Chicago-based 501c3 non-profit established in June 2020 by Andrew Smith and Tristan Lewis.

The Healing supports Black and Brown men in the city by creating spaces and experiences focused on mental wellness.

A lot of men are carrying more than they talk about.
Pressure to provide. To lead. To stay focused. To keep pushing even...
05/11/2026

A lot of men are carrying more than they talk about.

Pressure to provide. To lead. To stay focused. To keep pushing even when mentally, emotionally, and physically exhausted.

This Vibe Check is centered around rest, burnout, and what it looks like to reconnect with yourself before life forces you to slow down.

A space for honest conversation, reflection, community, and healing with other men navigating similar seasons.

No performances. No egos. Just real people showing up honestly.

5.14.26 — 6PM



Link in bio.

Tap in this Saturday 3/21Before we get active at Train Moment, we’re pulling up for a Vibe Check to fellowship, connect,...
03/18/2026

Tap in this Saturday 3/21

Before we get active at Train Moment, we’re pulling up for a Vibe Check to fellowship, connect, and chop it up.

We’ve got a private spot at Goddess and the Baker right next door.

9:30 AM
Grab a coffee or juice and lock in with us.

Pull up for both the Vibe Check and the workout, or just one, whatever you need.

See you Saturday. Link in Bio to sign up for both.

03/17/2026

This Saturday 3/21 Vibe Check x River North

Start your morning right.

9:30 AM
We’re kicking things off with a Vibe Check at Goddess and the Baker (165 W Superior). Pull up for real conversation, coffee, fresh juice, and pastries. Second floor.

Then we get to work 11am

Right after, we’re heading downstairs to Train Moment River North for a 50-minute HIIT workout. Lock in, push yourself, and get better with the fellas.

Two parts. One morning. Real connection and real work.

Let’s get active.

Saturday
Link in bio to sign up for one or both!

Heal HoursWe’re opening a 3-month therapy cohort.A space to talk honestly, be heard, and not have to carry everything al...
02/14/2026

Heal Hours

We’re opening a 3-month therapy cohort.

A space to talk honestly, be heard, and not have to carry everything alone.

We’re selecting up to 50 men for weekly sessions and real support along the way.

In partnership with , this experience is fully covered by The Healing community.

If you’ve been meaning to talk to someone, this is a good place to start.

Already applied? Check your messages this week.

Apply through the link in bio.

02/13/2026

Last night was big energy.

We kicked off the year for the Healing Detroit Vibe Check.

No lectures. No pretending. Just honest conversation about who we are, who we’re becoming, and what it actually takes to grow as men.

What came out of the room:

• Stop waiting to “get there” before you live
Joy, rest, and peace aren’t rewards for later , you need them while you’re building.

• You need people who tell you the truth, not just gas you up
Real brotherhood reflects you back to yourself with care, not judgment.

• Your value doesn’t disappear in slow seasons
Even when life feels off, unclear, or heavy, you’re not less of a man.

If you’re in the Detroit area and looking for a space where you can just be human for a moment, pull up.

Every second Thursday
6–8 PM | The Congregation Detroit

02/13/2026

The Healing Detroit — Vibe Check: Identity

A lot of men carry pressure with nowhere to put it.
Last night we slowed down long enough to actually say it out loud.

We talked about showing up when you don’t feel confident.
About not always knowing the next move.
About learning who you are outside of what you provide.

What stood out:

• You don’t have to have it all together to show up
Growth starts with honesty, not perfection.

• Brotherhood isn’t advice — it’s presence
Sometimes the win is just being heard.

• Becoming takes time
You’re allowed to still be in process.

Detroit — if you’ve been needing a space to breathe, pull up.

Every second Thursday
6–8 PM |

The Healing Detroit We’re starting the year by slowing down and getting honest.
Identity shapes how we show up, how we l...
02/05/2026

The Healing Detroit

We’re starting the year by slowing down and getting honest.
Identity shapes how we show up, how we love, and how we heal.

This first Vibe Check is a space to reflect, listen, and reconnect with who we are beneath the roles and expectations. No pressure. No performance. Just real conversation and shared growth.

Link in bio.

Fellas! It’s cold out but let’s not waste the day.We’re getting a workout in Lincoln Park this Saturday for a 50-minut...
02/04/2026

Fellas! It’s cold out but let’s not waste the day.

We’re getting a workout in Lincoln Park this Saturday for a 50-minute HIIT session. Real work, nothing crazy.

All levels welcome, you’ll sweat, move, and chop it up with some great brothers.

If you’ve been meaning to get back into a rhythm this year, this is a great way to start. Pull up and let’s get it in! Link in Bio to sign up!

We’re gathering again on November 13th at The Congregation Detroit for an evening of real talk, reflection, and communit...
11/09/2025

We’re gathering again on November 13th at The Congregation Detroit for an evening of real talk, reflection, and community for the fellas. No ego no pressure, no performance, just space to breathe, connect and be seen.

Come as you are. Leave lighter.

📍The Congregation Detroit
🗓️ Nov 13 | 7–9 PM
🎟️ RSVP link in bio

Vibe Check Detroit: Healing Through Love This month we’re diving deeper into love and relationships with therapists & ...
09/07/2025

Vibe Check Detroit: Healing Through Love

This month we’re diving deeper into love and relationships with therapists & guiding the convo.

Whether you’re:
• Entering a serious relationship
• A husband or father
• Navigating marriage, separation, or divorce

This space is for you. Come ready for wisdom, connection, and tools for growth.

📍
📅 Thursday, Sept 11, 2025
⏰ 6:30–8:00 PM

🔗 RSVP in bio — free, registration required.

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