We want you to get the care you deserve.
Transforming behavioral healthcare, one person at a time.
Ignite Hope is dedicated to making a positive impact on behavioral health by providing compassionate services to individuals who lack access to resources.
An evidenced based approach
It’s vital that we provide our clients with person centered, trauma informed care. Our clinicians are trained in various evidenced based modalities including EMDR, TF-CBT, as well as substance use treatment.
Why Ignite Hope?
Over the last few years, we have seen an increase in trauma and stress related incidents as well as substance use that has occurred in the city of St. Louis. With an increase in crime statistics, racial tension, poverty, homelessness and the impact of losses due to COVID19, many families have experienced some additional stressors and circumstance that impact their lives.
Many minority communities, are more likely to experience socioeconomic disparities that may contribute to an exacerbation of mental health outcomes. Misdiagnoses, inadequate treatment and lack of cultural competence by health professionals causes distrust and may prevent BIPOC communities from seeking or staying in treatment. Many continue to hold stigmatizing beliefs about mental illness. Talking about problems with behavioral health professionals may be negatively viewed as a sign of weakness and some may feel that discussions about mental illness would not be appropriate even among family.
Ignite Hope was born out of a vision to support communities who are significantly affected by trauma, substance use, poverty, and other disparities. Dr. Lekesha Davis, and Teresa Brandon have worked in under resourced communities their entire careers. They have witnessed firsthand, the need for expanded and comprehensive support for communities of color.
These visionaries have combined their passion and experience to create Ignite Hope!
Our Mission
The mission of Ignite Hope is to provide hope, compassion, and culturally competent, behavioral health services and support to individuals and families in the community.
Our Values
We believe that everyone deserves quality, compassionate, and competent person-centered care. We also understand that there are many underserved communities with significant mental and behavioral health needs. Ignite Hope strives to improve the mental health of those we serve within our reach, ensuring we are present for those requiring the greatest support.