Meeting You Where You Are, Helping You Move Forward
As a military veteran, I know firsthand the power of connection and community in overcoming life's challenges. At Where We Meet, we’re dedicated to creating spaces where healing happens through creativity, support, and shared experiences. Our mission is simple: to meet people where they are and help them take the next step toward healing and growth.
Nekohl Johnson, Army Veteran,
Founder of Where We Meet Inc.
1,000
People
Served
Providing support, creativity, and community for those who served.
20
Volunteers
Making an Impact
250
Events Planned
Bringing connection, healing, and expression
to life.
I offer glowing recommendations... In these times it can be very hard to find a place that you can be your authentic self, to me Where We Meet is one of those places. I could choose to share if I want, and above all I could have fun and relax...
Kyna Simpson, Navy Veteran
Where We Meet, Inc. DECRUIT Program Participant.
Our Event Calendar
Events
Mental health is at the heart of our mission, and we are committed to breaking stigmas and providing accessible resources. Our Veterans Coffee Chat (Southside Strong Coalition) offers a space for veterans to connect, share, and receive support in a relaxed, informal setting. We also provide mental health and wellness education through workshops and presentations focused on trauma recovery, PTSD, and practical strategies for emotional well-being.
Community Outreach
At Where We Meet, Inc., we use theatre and the arts as powerful tools for healing and self-expression. Through the DECRUIT model, veterans and trauma survivors engage with Shakespeare and theatre techniques to process their experiences in a transformative way. Our theatre-based workshops incorporate interactive storytelling, improvisation, and performance to encourage emotional release and resilience. Additionally, we collaborate with local theatres and community spaces to host community performances, creating safe spaces for self-expression and collective healing.
Programs
Where We Meet, Inc. offers trauma-informed programs that blend arts, wellness, and community connection.
From writing prompts and theatre workshops to veterans coffee chats and self-care events, our services are designed to support healing, expression, and wholeness—especially for veterans, trauma survivors, and underserved communities.
Through partnerships with organizations like Piven Theatre, Steppenwolf Theatre, Blue Door Neighborhood Center, and VFW Post 311, we continue to expand our reach and impact..
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