Have you ever felt that healing or wellness is a privilege? For a lot of people the answer unfortunately to this question is a resounding yes. I am always shocked by how expensive things are, especially now a days. Is it any wonder that we have such an unhealthy community when the price of vegetables is grossly more expensive than the price of junk food? But more expensive than that is medical, and behavioral health care. For those of us lucky enough to have insurance it can seem easy to pay for these things. But imagine for a moment what it would look like if you did not have insurance, or a good paying job. How would you pay for a routine doctor’s appointment or an ER visit? How would you pay for a gym membership or even healthy food options? Closer to the heart of La Concordia however is the question of how can people pay for mental health care. Healing should never be a privilege. Every person — no matter their background, circumstance, or history — deserves access to compassionate mental health care in a space where they feel truly seen and safe. That’s why La Concordia is here. Our mission calls us to reach those who have been pushed to the margins — those who face real, systemic barriers to care — and offer not only services, but hope. Every day, our clinicians (including myself) walk alongside individuals navigating pain, uncertainty, and transformation. And every day, we witness the extraordinary strength people carry within them, just waiting to be met with the right kind of support. This month, as conversations around mental health take center stage, I want to celebrate the people who make our mission possible: our staff, clinicians, clients, board members, partners, funders, and supporters. You are the reason hope takes root here. You create the environment where recovery becomes real. You help turn isolation into connection, and obstacles into opportunities. Let this month be a reminder: the work you do matters deeply. Whether you're providing care, advocating for equity, funding our programs, or simply holding space for someone in pain — you are making a difference. Let’s keep going. Let’s keep showing up for one another. Let’s keep building the kind of world where mental health care is not just accessible — but affirming, empowering, and transformative.