Sacred Spaces of CARE

Community Advocacy Resource Education
Sacred Spaces of CARE was founded and organized as an intentional effort to increase awareness of how trauma impacts our community. We believe that education of trauma and its affects, leads to a deeper understanding of the healing journey and allows us to more appropriately advocate for ourselves and respond to the needs of others.
Our vision
The vision of Sacred Spaces of CARE is to build a community that is responsive to trauma and prioritizes mental health and wellness.
OUR MISSION
Sacred Spaces of CARE empowers people to engage in mental health and take steps towards healing, through advocacy, education and relational support within our community.
OUR CORE VALUES
*Honesty - We believe in integrity, fairness, authenticity and transparency. *Compassion - We believe in people and lead with empathy, kindness and respect. *Collaboration - We believe in growth, leaning in to learn from each other.

Programs & Services

Resource Navigation
Staff of Sacred Spaces of CARE are trained to provide support in navigating trauma, mental health and/or addiction, many of whom have lived experience and personal experience in navigating systems of care. Resousrce navigation provides assistance to individuals and families in identifying and accessing community resources and services that will help improve quality of life, supporting and advocating for individuals and families to ensure that their needs are met. Advocacy efforts emphasize collaborative ways to reduce barriers and increase accessibility to care.
restorative intervention
support efforts (RISE)
Sacred Spaces of CARE provides trauma and crisis education, and promotes mental health initiatives for law enforcement within the Alton Police Department. In addition, Sacred Spaces of CARE provides support during crisis related incidents through co-response and proactive community policing efforts, and offers follow-up services to assist with linking individuals in crisis to community supports and resources related to trauma, mental health and substance use.
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Sacred Spaces of CARE provides trainings and facilitates conversations related to trauma, mental health, substance use, and other wellness topics. Opportunities are tailored to meet the needs of the audience, can be delivered in a variety of formats, and are informative, but practical in nature, with a focus on providing shared strategies and tools to better understand and address mental health. Sacred Spaces of CARE partners with The Hayner Public Library and other community organizations to offer opportunities free of charge.

Meet The Team

Megan Tyler Founder & Executive Director
A note from Megan... Why Sacred Spaces of CARE? I am passionate about encouraging meaningful, authentic community and exploring pathways to healing, recovery, and wellness. I believe in focusing on commonalities over differences and embracing diversity to change the narrative and give voice to all. Each of us have a unique story, comprised of both joys and hurts. I believe that every person has value and purpose, and that we have a lot to learn from each other. Our mind is a powerful tool and our journey towards healing and wellness can be strengthened when we choose to embrace community and seek belonging, rather than face difficulties alone. Megan is an educator by profession and much of her experience has been within high-trauma settings, where she has been trained in trauma-informed practices. Megan has been involved in nonprofit work, community-based educational programming and recovery-focused advocacy and support for several years.

Board of Directors

Andrea Reed, SSP/NCSP
Chairperson of the Board
School Psychologist Special School District
Joel black
Secretary/Vice Chair of the Board
Owner & PsychotherapistRedemption Counseling
Amy minor, LCPC
Treasurer of the Board
Owner & Counselor Calm Waters Counseling & Resource Center
David Grant, lcsw
Owner & Therapist Grant Construction Company
JOE LEONARD
Director of Youth & Music Godfrey First United Methodist Church
Ashley Brewer
Special Education CoordinatorLaDue School District
Sarah Topal
Chief Quality Officer Concordance Academy of Leadership
Amy splittorff
RCM Supervisor Eye Care Partners