Healing by Growing Farms

Healing by Growing Farms HBG offers free services 2 trauma survivors. We're creating more accessible Healing Gardens & offer support & consulting services.

Shop our merch 2 help us empower survivors. Our patients & team are grateful! https://healing-by-growing-store.printify.me/ “Healing by Growing” A Therapeutic Respite Farm Rooted in Regenerative Agricultural Practices | Sanando Our Brain, Spirit and Soil

Registration Closes Wednesday, April 30, 2026. at 5:00 PM EST– Secure Your Spot!🚨 URGENT: 48 Hours Left | Breaking the S...
04/29/2026

Registration Closes Wednesday, April 30, 2026. at 5:00 PM EST

– Secure Your Spot!

🚨 URGENT: 48 Hours Left | Breaking the Silence on Hidden Abuse & Safety
The network is forming, and WE WANT YOU IN THE ROOM! We are only 48 hours away from closing registration for the 4th Annual Healing By Growing™ Farms National Conference.

This is your invitation to join a national movement where Agriculture meets Healthcare, Academia meets Community, and the Food Industry meets Accessibility. We want you there to participate, to hear the powerful field professionals and the stories of survivors in agriculture, and to gain the tools necessary to navigate accessibility in every sector and profession.

Register today and bring this life-saving information back to your community at no cost to you; includes light breakfast & lunch!

👉 [CLICK BELOW TO REGISTER NOW – BEFORE REGISTRATION CLOSES!]

Register Here: https://forms.gle/UCEGpiG66eGbcF5R6

Safety, Accessibility, and the Invisible Lens
This month, the CT Department of Agriculture awesomely highlighted the "strong correlation" between animal abuse and interpersonal violence. At Healing By Growing™ Farms, we are shining a light on the additional layer that often remains invisible: the crisis of abuse and neglect faced by people with disabilities and those who are homebound.

The data is clear: Persons with disabilities are nearly 4x more likely to be victims of abuse and violent crime than those without. We are meeting at this intersection to ensure no one is left in the shadows. Safety on the farm means safety for every living soul.

Meet our Language Support -  Catherine Melo REGISTER OR SPONSOR TODAYDon’t wait—share with your networks, secure your sp...
04/28/2026

Meet our Language Support - Catherine Melo

REGISTER OR SPONSOR TODAY
Don’t wait—share with your networks, secure your spot or support our mission at the links below:
👉 Register to Attend: https://forms.gle/UCEGpiG66eGbcF5R6
👉 Become a Sponsor: https://forms.gle/eRPHC1vqrWfcc6ww8
For full on-the-spot information and more details, visit our official Conference Webpage: https://www.healingbygrowing.com/northeast-disability-agriculture-conference
Sanando Our Brain, Our Spirit and Soil! 🧠✨🌱

Este mes observamos tanto el Mes de la Prevención del Abuso Infantil como el Mes de la Prevención de la Crueldad contra ...
04/28/2026

Este mes observamos tanto el Mes de la Prevención del Abuso Infantil como el Mes de la Prevención de la Crueldad contra los Animales. El abuso está interconectado.

La crueldad rara vez existe de forma aislada. A menudo, donde hay crueldad hacia los animales, existe un riesgo oculto y elevado de abuso infantil o maltrato a ancianos dentro del mismo hogar. Al reconocer estos vínculos, podemos proteger mejor a cada miembro de la familia.

También queremos dar visibilidad a quienes suelen ser invisibles en estas conversaciones: las personas con discapacidades y con necesidades de accesibilidad. Las personas con discapacidades enfrentan un riesgo significativamente mayor de sufrir abuso y, sin embargo, sus voces con frecuencia no son escuchadas.

Para vivir verdaderamente nuestra misión debemos abogar por un mundo donde nadie —independientemente de su edad, especie o capacidad— viva con miedo.

🚨 Apoyo disponible.

Salud Mental, Prevención del Suicidio y Agresión Sexual:

Línea de Prevención del Suicidio y Crisis 988: 📞 Llama o envía un texto al 988 (24/7, inglés y español).

Línea Nacional de Ayuda contra la Agresión Sexual (RAINN): 📞 1-800-656-HOPE (4673).

Línea Nacional contra la Violencia Doméstica: 📞 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) | Envía el texto "START" al 88788.

Servicios de Protección para Adultos (APS): Para reportar el abuso de un adulto con discapacidad o de una persona mayor, llama an Eldercare Locator: 📞 1-800-677-1116.

Red Nacional de Derechos de las Personas con Discapacidad (NDRN): Para defensa y protección legal de personas con discapacidades: 🌐 ndrn.org.

Línea Nacional de Ayuda contra el Abuso Infantil (Childhelp): 1-800-422-4453.

Sospecha de Crueldad Animal: Comunícate de inmediato con el Departamento de Policía o Control Animal local. (Asesoría de ASPCA: 1-888-666-2279.

Para aprender más sobre el bienestar mental, la seguridad y la sanación comunitaria, te invitamos a nuestra conferencia nacional gratuita de Healing By Growing Farms el 6 de mayo en Camp Harkness, Waterford, CT.

Breaking the Silence: Awareness is the First Step to HealingThis month we observe both Child Abuse Prevention Month and ...
04/28/2026

Breaking the Silence: Awareness is the First Step to Healing

This month we observe both Child Abuse Prevention Month and Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month.

At Healing By Growing™ Farms, we believe it is vital to bring a difficult but necessary truth to the forefront: Abuse is interconnected.

Cruelty rarely exists in isolation. Often, where there is cruelty to animals, there is a hidden, heightened risk of child abuse or elder abuse within the same home. By recognizing these links, we can better protect every member of a household.

We also want to shine a light on those who are too often invisible in these conversations: people with disabilities and those with accessibility needs. Individuals with disabilities face a significantly higher risk of abuse, yet their voices are frequently unheard. To truly live our mission of Sanando Our Brains, Our Spirits and Soil, we must advocate for a world where no one—regardless of age, species, or ability—lives in fear.

If you suspect abuse, or if you are struggling with the weight of trauma, please reach out. Help is available.

Mental Health, Su***de Prevention & Sexual Assault:

988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline: 📞 Call or Text 988 (24/7, English & Spanish)
RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline:📞 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)

National Domestic Violence Hotline: 📞 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) | Text "START" to 88788

Disability, Elder, & Child Abuse:
Adult Protective Services (APS): To report abuse of an adult with a disability or an elder, call the Eldercare Locator: 📞 1-800-677-1116

National Disability Rights Network (NDRN): For advocacy and protection for people with disabilities: 🌐 ndrn.org

Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline: 📞 1-800-422-4453

Animal Welfare: Suspected Animal Cruelty: Contact your local Animal Control or Police Department immediately. (ASPCA Advice: 1-888-666-2279

🗓️ Join Us for Our Free Conference!
To learn more about mental wellness, safety, and community healing, we invite you to our free Healing By Growing Farms National conference on May 6th at Camp Harkness, Waterford, CT. Registration closes 4/30!

Discover What’s Growing in our Farm News!While we prepare for the conference, we’ve been celebrating some incredible win...
04/28/2026

Discover What’s Growing in our Farm News!

While we prepare for the conference, we’ve been celebrating some incredible wins in our community. We invite you to read our latest Farm News, where you can dive into:

SLG Spotlight & Survivor Victory: Join us in cheering for Justin, one of our graduating survivors, on his amazing achievement of securing a new job!

Pro Caregiver Tools: Invaluable expert tips and professional advice from Dr. Rachel.

New Team Members: Help us welcome Catherine, Joey, and Stephanie to the family!

Community Impact: Updates on our mental health work in school systems and our Life Coaching Certification.

Your belief in our mission turns these seeds of hope into reality.

Please complete our contact form on our website address listed below ⬇️ to read the full newsletter and see the amazing impact we are making together!

Healingbygrowing.com

To Our Past and Present Volunteers: The Heart of Healing By Growing™This April, during National Volunteer Month, we cele...
04/28/2026

To Our Past and Present Volunteers:

The Heart of Healing By Growing™

This April, during National Volunteer Month, we celebrate our incredible volunteer family. Whether you currently support us or have served our mission remotely through administrative tasks and social media, or served on-site as a steward nurturing the land and our animals: Thank you.

We truly could not do this work without your time, loyalty, and commitment. From the bottom of our hearts, we are extremely grateful.

At Healing By Growing™, our goal is Sanando Our Brains, Our Spirits and Soil. To us, volunteering is a sacred two-way street—a beautiful exchange where we strive to give back just as much as we receive. We are proud to offer a fully accessible sanctuary that welcomes everyone, from our youth to our elders, and supports individuals of all abilities.

For many who come to us, this farm is a place for healing in nature and renewed purpose. We provide a supportive space where you are encouraged to create, learn, and grow into your own independence. While you nurture this space for others, we are honored to provide you with:

Healing in Nature: A sanctuary for healing, renewed purpose and respite where the land, the animals, and the shoreline fresh air help you find peace.

Skills & Trade Development: Real-world hands on experience in sustainable agriculture, planting, animal husbandry and land conservation.

Mentorship & Coaching: We serve as guides through everyday life situations to motivate volunteers to become self-sufficient protectors of the land and healers of self, earth, and community via Life Coaching and Professional Development opportunities.

Our greatest joy is seeing our volunteers thrive. We want our team to feel valued and inspired to take their very own next big step—whether that is opening a farm, a farm stand, or a new business; finding new employment in a related career; or becoming a leader in food justice and environmental stewardship.

By building this community, we create a ripple of healing that extends to our clients and the world. To our volunteers: we celebrate you this April and always.
(Join us by completing our contact form at healingbygrowing.com)

Meet our Events Designer - Md. Sajal Hossain REGISTER OR SPONSOR TODAYDon’t wait—share with your networks, secure your s...
04/27/2026

Meet our Events Designer - Md. Sajal Hossain

REGISTER OR SPONSOR TODAY
Don’t wait—share with your networks, secure your spot or support our mission at the links below:
👉 Register to Attend: https://forms.gle/UCEGpiG66eGbcF5R6
👉 Become a Sponsor: https://forms.gle/eRPHC1vqrWfcc6ww8
For full on-the-spot information and more details, visit our official Conference Webpage: https://www.healingbygrowing.com/northeast-disability-agriculture-conference
Sanando Our Brain, Our Spirit and Soil! 🧠✨🌱

Meet our Conference Moderator - Johnny ScafidiREGISTER OR SPONSOR TODAYDon’t wait—share with your networks, secure your ...
04/27/2026

Meet our Conference Moderator - Johnny Scafidi

REGISTER OR SPONSOR TODAY
Don’t wait—share with your networks, secure your spot or support our mission at the links below:
👉 Register to Attend: https://forms.gle/UCEGpiG66eGbcF5R6
👉 Become a Sponsor: https://forms.gle/eRPHC1vqrWfcc6ww8
For full on-the-spot information and more details, visit our official Conference Webpage: https://www.healingbygrowing.com/northeast-disability...
Sanando Our Brain, Our Spirit and Soil! 🧠✨🌱

04/27/2026

We are filled with immense gratitude as we look at the finished mural! A huge, heartfelt thank you to the incredibly talented Valeria for this beautiful collaboration. 🎨✨

Valeria, we are so thankful for the amazing energy, commitment, and heart you poured into this project over the last few weeks. You truly "got" the mission of Healing By Growing™ Farms and our sacred connection to the land.

We are in awe of how you took our vision and manifested it into a visual masterpiece that the whole community can now enjoy.

We are so thankful for this partnership and truly excited to continue collaborating with you in the future! Thank you also for the shout-out to the farm so people know they are welcome to stop by.

To our community: We pray that you reach out to Valeria to bring your own visions to life. We know it can be intimidating to share a dream with an artist, but Valeria is so incredibly easy to work with. She is a true partner who listens and collaborates every step of the way. We are so grateful for what we manifested together, and we can't wait to see what she creates with you! 🌿🙏🏽


Ivette Ruiz Valeria Roncoli Studio

We are filled with immense gratitude as we look at the finished Healing By Growing Farms mural! A huge, heartfelt thank ...
04/27/2026

We are filled with immense gratitude as we look at the finished Healing By Growing Farms mural! A huge, heartfelt thank you to the incredibly talented Roncoli for this beautiful collaboration. 🎨✨

Valeria, we are so thankful for the amazing energy, commitment, and heart you poured into this project over the last few weeks. You truly "got" the mission of Healing By Growing™ Farms and our sacred connection to the land.

We are in awe of how you took our vision and manifested it into a visual masterpiece that the whole community can now enjoy.

We are so thankful for this partnership and truly excited to continue collaborating with you in the future! Thank you also for the shout-out to the farm so people know they are welcome to stop by.

To our community: We pray that you reach out to Valeria to bring your own visions to life. We know it can be intimidating to share a dream with an artist, but Valeria is so incredibly easy to work with. She is a true partner who listens and collaborates every step of the way. We are so grateful for what we manifested together, and we can't wait to see what she creates with you! 🌿🙏🏽


Ivette Ruiz Valeria Roncoli Studio

🌿 Meet some of the Highlights of our 2026 Healing By Growing™ Farms 4th National Conference Lineup!🌿We are honored to in...
04/24/2026

🌿 Meet some of the Highlights of our 2026 Healing By Growing™ Farms 4th National Conference Lineup!🌿

We are honored to introduce the voices leading our Mycelium Trust theme.

With over 15 specialized topics being covered, our presenters are building the essential "underground networks" and providing the practical tools necessary to support every grower in our community.

Featured Tracks & Sessions Include:

🛠️ Farmer & Grower Tools: Master the "Grower's Toolkit" with hands-on sessions offered by our Integrated Care Team (ICT) and cluster sessions on e-commerce and basic greenhouse growing.

🍎 Farmer & Grower Health: Dedicated to wellness and the longevity of the grower, featuring Dr. Corey on Safe Movement on the Farm: Practical techniques to prevent injury from repetitive movement.

Eye Health by Dr. Allison Essential care and protection for your vision in the field a special emphasis on TBI.
Also, Holistic wellness and mental health strategies for survivors and growers.

🙏 Faith & Community: Pastor Abraham Hernandez: Vital session on Emergency Family Preparedness Plans and wellness for our immigrant farming workforce.

Pastor Herman Perez: With Insights on supporting and strengthening our rural farming communities to Seed of Hopes addressing Youth Crisis in the farming community.

To Our Next Steward Generation: Launching the new Agri-Youth Certification Program for our Youth Ambassadors.

🎤 Land Access: Keynote Amy Blaymore Paterson (CLCC): Exploring the critical role of Land Trusts and Accessibility

YAW Dedicated session on resources to secure “Forever Land" for farming use and future generations.
..and many more topics!

Our 1-1 small learning clusters style sessions allows participants to engage with these topics without feeling overwhelmed.

⏳ TICK-TOCK:

Registration closes in *5 DAYS!* ⏳

Secure your spot at our FREE conference at Camp Harkness, CT today!

🗓️ When: Wednesday, May 6, 2026 from 8am - 4pm

Registration opens at 7am EST

🔗 *Register Today:* Visit healingbygrowing.com and click on *Services* to find the registration link and full conference web page.

*Hablamos Español.* See you at the conference! 👩🏽‍🌾🌱


Meet our Panel Moderator - Rev. Abraham HernándezREGISTER OR SPONSOR TODAYDon’t wait—share with your networks, secure yo...
04/24/2026

Meet our Panel Moderator - Rev. Abraham Hernández

REGISTER OR SPONSOR TODAY
Don’t wait—share with your networks, secure your spot or support our mission at the links below:
👉 Register to Attend: https://forms.gle/UCEGpiG66eGbcF5R6
👉 Become a Sponsor: https://forms.gle/eRPHC1vqrWfcc6ww8
For full on-the-spot information and more details, visit our official Conference Webpage: https://www.healingbygrowing.com/northeast-disability...
Sanando Our Brain, Our Spirit and Soil! 🧠✨🌱

Address

East Haven, CT
06512

Website

https://linktr.ee/healingbygrowingfarms, https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-protect-hbgs

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Healing by Growing Farms posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Practice

Send a message to Healing by Growing Farms:

Share