Wellness, Belonging,
and Healing

Fostering community and healthy habits to support our students — especially in our refugee and immigrant populations — through workshops, mentorship, and culturally rooted care.

Our Goal

House of Wisdom community gathering
House of Wellness

Foster a sense of community within the House of Wisdom to support students — especially in our refugee and immigrant populations — to avoid social isolation and its detrimental effects. We build healthy habits, host extracurricular activities, teach emotional and stress management, and provide 1:1 peer mentorship through our HOW leaders.

Program Goals

Build Healthy Habits
Daily routines that support physical and mental well-being for the long run.
Improve Self-Efficacy
Extracurricular activities that empower students and build lasting confidence.
Social & Emotional Learning
Building social skills, emotional awareness, and stress management — for life beyond the classroom.
Peer Mentorship
1:1 mentorship through our HOW leaders — trusted guidance, every step of the way.

In Action

Real moments from our wellness workshops and community gatherings.

Students enjoying a movement activity at a House of Wisdom wellness workshop
Students gathered at a wellness event
Students taking part in a group yoga and mindfulness session

Who It's For

A community space for students and families finding their place in a new home.

Refugee & Immigrant Students

Finding belonging in a new home — alongside peers who understand the journey.

Anyone Feeling Isolated

Students looking to build friendships, find community, and feel at home in their neighborhood.

Needing Emotional Support

For anyone navigating stress, big feelings, or simply needing a safe space to be heard.

Families & Caregivers

Parents, siblings, and caregivers looking to connect with families on a shared journey.

Where We Meet

All wellness workshops are hosted at our Edmonds location — click the map for directions.

Edmonds, WA
Wellness workshops hosted monthly
Schedule announced on our Programs page

How to Join

A simple three-step path into our wellness community.

1

Complete Our Intake

Fill out our family intake form so we can learn about you and identify the right support.

2

Get Matched

We pair students with a HOW peer mentor and share the workshops that fit you best.

3

Join the Workshops

Show up, share, learn, and grow with our community — one workshop at a time.