Siembra Today

Siembra Today Siembra Today is a BIPOC-led non-profit that provides accessible mental health support. Welcome to Siembra Today. We plant the seeds of hope.

We cultivate well-being through culturally sensitive services and destigmatize mental health in diverse communities. We are a women-run, BIPOC-led non-profit organization devoted to transforming the lives of our community by providing accessible mental health and wellness support. In Spanish, “Siembra” means to plant, and together, we are cultivating a future where individuals feel seen, heard, an

d supported on their journey towards overall well-being. We firmly believe that mental health care and support should be accessible to everyone, regardless of their socioeconomic background, age, gender, or ethnicity. We understand that vulnerable communities often face unique challenges when accessing mental health resources, which is why we have made it our mission to bridge the gap and ensure support and access. We are committed to breaking down barriers that prevent individuals from seeking and accessing help. This includes providing culturally sensitive and bilingual services to ensure language and cultural differences do not hinder someone’s ability to access the care they deserve. Additionally, we work closely with community leaders, organizations, and a network of social service providers. Through narrative storytelling, books, workshops, healing circles, conferences, and social media campaigns our goal is to destigmatize and promote mental health and wellness for the Latino/a/x/e and BIPOC community so that they can plant seeds of hope for themselves and for future generations.

How many times have you swallowed your truth just to keep the peace? 🗣️Most of us know how to hold space for others, but...
06/06/2026

How many times have you swallowed your truth just to keep the peace? 🗣️

Most of us know how to hold space for others, but we struggle to express our own boundaries and needs with confidence. On June 7th, we’re gathering at for an Authentic Expression: Giving Voice to Your Truth Class to clear the hesitation and reclaim our power.

Through the medicine of cacao and voice activation, we’re creating a safe space to clear that “lump in the throat,” map out what needs to be said, and remember that your voice deserves to be heard.

During this session:
✨ Ceremonial cacao
✨ Breath + voice activation
✨ Truth mapping & communication reset
✨ Tips from Marcela

Let’s stop whispering our needs. See you in the circle! 🕯️

📍 Casa Wellness, 39-45 Crescent St, LIC, NY
🗓️ June 7 | 1:00 PM (TOMORROW!)
🔗 Link in bio to join the class!

06/05/2026

This is what collective healing looks like 🤍✨

Our hearts are completely overflowing looking back at the magic of our Mental Health Day at Casa Wellness. To everyone who stepped into the room to beat a drum, create freely, or even share space—thank you for showing up for yourself and each other. Also a huge, heartfelt thank you to our phenomenal facilitators, Austin Hans and Sandy Castillo, for guiding us through drumming and creative expression, creating a space where we could finally lower our armor and simply let go. 🥁🎨

Mental Health Awareness Month may be winding down, but our commitment to this community never stops. If this day reminded us of anything, it’s that you do not have to heal alone. 🌿

And speaking of keeping this beautiful momentum going... we received the most incredible gift! We are profoundly grateful to New York State Senator Jessica Ramos for presenting Siembra Today with a $20,000 grant!

This vital funding will directly fuel our mission to disrupt systemic barriers to mental health care in our neighborhoods and continue equipping our community with accessible, culturally affirming tools for well-being.

Thank you, Senator Ramos, and our wonderful board for championing the health and hearts of our people. 🫂

Announcing our Keynote Speaker for the Latina Presence in the Boardroom Celebration! 🌟We are absolutely thrilled to anno...
06/04/2026

Announcing our Keynote Speaker for the Latina Presence in the Boardroom Celebration! 🌟

We are absolutely thrilled to announce that Nancy Rosado Santiago, C-suite executive, founder, and visionary strategic leader, will be joining us as the Keynote Speaker for our cohort celebration on June 5th!!

With over 25 years of experience driving multi-million-dollar revenue growth and authentic community impact, Nancy is the Founder & CEO of HLX+ and a recognized TIME101 honoree. She has spent her career masterfully bridging the intersection of corporate strategy, media, and culture, proving that true leadership means bringing your community with you to the highest levels of governance.

As an active board trustee and a co-author of an Amazon best-seller on resilience, Nancy embodies the exact power, expertise, and representation we need in today’s boardrooms.

Cohort members, get ready to be inspired, challenged, and equipped to claim your seat at the table. 💜

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Announcing our Keynote Speaker for the Latina Presence in the Boardroom Celebration! 🌟 We are absolutely thrilled to an...
06/04/2026

Announcing our Keynote Speaker for the Latina Presence in the Boardroom Celebration! 🌟

We are absolutely thrilled to announce that Nancy Rosado Santiago, C-suite executive, founder, and visionary strategic leader, will be joining us as the Keynote Speaker for our cohort celebration on June 5th!!

With over 25 years of experience driving multi-million-dollar revenue growth and authentic community impact, Nancy is the Founder & CEO of HLX+ and a recognized TIME101 honoree. She has spent her career masterfully bridging the intersection of corporate strategy, media, and culture, proving that true leadership means bringing your community with you to the highest levels of governance.

As an active board trustee and a co-author of an Amazon best-seller on resilience, Nancy embodies the exact power, expertise, and representation we need in today’s boardrooms.

Cohort members, get ready to be inspired, challenged, and equipped to claim your seat at the table. 💜

Our board introductions continue, and we are incredibly honored to introduce the newest addition to our Siembra Today Bo...
06/03/2026

Our board introductions continue, and we are incredibly honored to introduce the newest addition to our Siembra Today Board: Sandra N. Crespo, LCSW-C, stepping in as our Second Vice Chair! 🙌🏽🤎

What makes Sandra the perfect fit for Siembra Today is that she walks the walk. Professionally known as "The NeuroSpicy Social Worker," Sandra is a clinical leader, speaker, and advocate dedicated to transforming how we view diverse leadership and wellness.

She brings an extraordinary level of clinical depth and administrative mastery to our organization. She currently serves as a Clinic Director for Transformations Care Network, where she oversees innovative and inclusive mental health operations. Her vast career spans executive administration across multiple state systems, child protective services, and juvenile justice. On top of her daily leadership, she is also a professor, public speaker, and a Doctor of Social Work candidate at Simmons University.

As a contributing author to our very own Latinx in Social Work Vol. 3, she understands our mission on a deeply personal level. Sandra is a fierce advocate for breaking down the walls of perfectionism. She openly champions the truth that no matter how organized or put-together a leader might appear on the outside, internal wellness is a continuous, evolving journey for all of us.

We are beyond thrilled to have her structure, brilliance, and open heart guiding our board as our new Second Vice Chair. Her unique perspective will be a game-changer as we continue expanding our student wellness initiatives and community healing spaces!! Welcome Sandra!! ❤️

Only 6 days away until we come home to ourselves. ✨ The countdown is officially on for our Mental Health Day event this...
05/28/2026

Only 6 days away until we come home to ourselves. ✨

The countdown is officially on for our Mental Health Day event this Saturday, May 30th! Today, we are thrilled to introduce the wonderful Sandy Castillo, who will be guiding us through an immersive experience of healing and self-discovery.

As a Reiki Sound Practitioner, Sandy specializes in creating safe, gentle containers where energy can flow freely and heavy emotions can find a soft place to land. For our event, she will be channeling that mindful, restorative energy into a practice centered around Creative Expression.

We often put so much pressure on ourselves to be "perfect," but Sandy’s session is a judgment-free zone. Through creation and meditation, she’ll help us quiet our inner critics, connect deeply with our inner child, and use art as a somatic tool for self-compassion and emotional processing.

Whether you consider yourself creative or haven't picked up a paintbrush since childhood, this space was made for you. Come as you are, and let’s heal together. 🫂

📍 Casa Wellness | 39-45 Crescent St., 3rd Floor, LIC
🗓 Saturday, May 30th | 12 PM - 4 PM
🎟 FREE ENTRY | Secure your spot via the link in our bio!

A major milestone for Siembra Today! 🙌🏽🤎 Please join us in welcoming our newest Board Member and First Vice Chair, Dr....
05/27/2026

A major milestone for Siembra Today! 🙌🏽🤎

Please join us in welcoming our newest Board Member and First Vice Chair, Dr. Linda Lausell Bryant, PhD, MSW, BA!!

To have someone of Dr. Linda’s caliber helping steer our organization is such an honor. As the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs at NYU, she understands the deeply rooted complexities of mental health, education, and community advocacy especially in Latine communities.

She knows firsthand that for our communities to truly thrive, mental health care must be accessible, culturally responsive, and completely stigma-free.

We are so grateful for her commitment to our mission and cannot wait to witness the incredible heights her leadership will take us. The work continues, and with Dr. Linda at the helm as Vice Chair, the future is looking bright! ☀️🌱

Leave a 💚 in the comments to welcome Dr. Linda to the family!

Only 6 days away... ready to find your rhythm? 🌿 We are less than a week out from our Mental Health Day event, and we a...
05/26/2026

Only 6 days away... ready to find your rhythm? 🌿

We are less than a week out from our Mental Health Day event, and we are so excited to introduce one of our incredible facilitators for the day: Hans Austin!

Hans is a certified Reiki Sound Practitioner who understands the deep connection between sound, energy alignment, and emotional release. This Saturday, he’ll be leading us through a Healing & Relaxing Drumming Circle.

If you’ve never been to a drumming circle, don't worry—no musical experience is required. Hans will help us tap into the grounding power of rhythm to shake off stress, release stored tension, and connect with the shared energy of our community.

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, give yourself permission to step out of your head and into the present moment. Come release, reset, and vibe with us. 🤍

📍 Casa Wellness | 39-45 Crescent St., 3rd Floor, LIC
🗓 Saturday, May 30th | 12 PM - 4 PM
🎟 FREE ENTRY | RSVP at the link in our bio!

Please join us in welcoming Laudy Burgos, LCSW-R, PMHC to the Siembra Today Board. We are incredibly grateful to have L...
05/20/2026

Please join us in welcoming Laudy Burgos, LCSW-R, PMHC to the Siembra Today Board.

We are incredibly grateful to have Laudy join our board as we continue working toward a future where mental health and wellness resources are accessible, affirming, and community-centered for marginalized communities.

As a Latina leader, mental health professional, and advocate for community wellness, Laudy brings not only experience and compassion, but also a deep understanding of the importance of creating spaces where people feel seen, supported, and empowered. Her commitment to giving back and uplifting the community aligns beautifully with the mission of Siembra Today.

We are excited for all that we have planned for the future of Siembra Today and look forward to the impact we will continue to make together. ❤️

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, we invite you to a day of Reconnecting, Healing & Coming Home to Ourselves! 🌿...
05/13/2026

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, we invite you to a day of Reconnecting, Healing & Coming Home to Ourselves! 🌿

We often forget that the “inner child” within us, the part that holds our creativity, our earliest emotions, and our purest joy, still needs our care. Saturday, May 30th, we’re creating a stigma-free space to build self-compassion and strengthen our well-being through the power of play and community!

Join us for:
🥁 A grounding Drumming Circle
🎨 Judgment-free Art & Creative Expression
💃 Playful Movement to reconnect with your lighter side
🙏 Meaningful Reflection & Connection

Healing doesn't always have to be heavy-it can be safe, creative, and joyful!

📍 Casa Wellness | 39-45 Crescent St., 3rd Floor, LIC
🗓 Saturday, May 30th | 12 PM - 4 PM
🎟 FREE ENTRY (RSVP via link in bio!)

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