Feel Safe Hub: Championing Mental Health Care for All
FeelSafeHub, an integral project of the non-profit organization Sigurno Prostor meaning Safe Space, is committed to making mental health care accessible, inclusive, and free for those in need. From April 2022 to August 2024, Feel Safe Hub delivered over 27,000 free psychotherapy sessions in 12 languages, facilitated by more than 150 dedicated psychotherapists. This monumental achievement demonstrates our unwavering mission to provide crucial emotional support to individuals who often face challenges accessing mental health care.
Recognized for her vision and dedication, our founder, Milica Krstic, was honored on the Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe list for Social Impact in 2023. Her passion for mental health care drives Feel Safe Hub’s efforts, aiming to support marginalized groups such as the LGBTQ+ community, individuals from low-income backgrounds, and people living in regions with limited access to mental health resources. We believe that mental health care should be a universal right, not a privilege reserved for those who can afford it.
Feel Safe Hub’s approach to mental health is holistic and comprehensive, addressing the various layers of support individuals need. Our platform now operates with three primary focuses:
- Raising Awareness About Mental Health
Our first and most important goal is to break the silence around mental health issues. By raising awareness and providing educational resources, we aim to dismantle the stigma that continues to prevent individuals from seeking help. We provide materials on understanding mental health conditions, recognizing symptoms, and encouraging conversations that normalize seeking therapy. Through workshops, articles, and outreach efforts, we empower people to acknowledge their mental health needs without fear or shame.
- Helping People Regulate Their Nervous Systems
As part of our evolving mission, Feel Safe Hub provides practical, science-backed tools for nervous system regulation. Emotional stress, anxiety, and trauma can all disrupt the nervous system, leading to physical and psychological distress. Our platform offers easily accessible resources, such as breathing exercises, meditation techniques, and other self-regulation strategies, to help people regain control of their mental and emotional well-being. These resources empower individuals to better manage daily stressors, reducing the long-term impacts of emotional strain.
- Providing Free Emotional Support
Access to professional emotional support is often limited by financial constraints. At Feel Safe Hub, we are dedicated to filling this gap by connecting individuals who cannot afford counseling with experienced, compassionate professionals who provide free emotional support. Our team of mental health practitioners is educated in various therapeutic approaches and understands the importance of offering culturally sensitive care.
At the heart of everything we do at Feel Safe Hub is a belief in the inherent dignity of all people. Our guiding motto, as expressed by Milica Krstic, is: "Everybody deserves proper treatment. Everybody deserves to be healthy, and good, no matter how much money they're earning or where they're coming from." This sentiment encapsulates the core of our work, inspiring us to continue advocating for accessible mental health care and emotional support for everyone.
As we move forward, our mission remains as strong as ever: to provide mental health resources, empower individuals through education, and create a world where no one feels alone in their struggle for emotional well-being. With Feel Safe Hub, we strive to offer a safe and compassionate space for healing, growth, and connection.