Let's Be Well Inc.

Dr. Markeyta Sconiers' impressive educational achievements span over 27 years, during which she has established herself as a remarkable educator, professor, and administrator at all levels of the education system. Her contributions have positively impacted individuals of diverse ages and socio-economic backgrounds. As the Founding Executive Director for New Community Outreach, Markeyta created The K.E.Y. (Knowledge Empowers Youth) Program which still exists in the Chicago Public Schools. She was also the Founding Program Director for Be Well Chicago at City Colleges of Chicago. Markeyta has made significant strides in the development and implementation of two outstanding mental wellness programs. These programs prioritized mental wellness, trauma-informed education and restorative justice practices.

Introducing Be Well Chicago: A grant-based program launched in 2021 that prioritizes mental health and wellness, community violence, and trauma-informed care and education. Our initiative has collaborated with 64 community-based organizations to host over 200 events that have helped more than 5000 people, including 4000 self-reported victimizations. While the grant period ended in November 2023, our efforts will continue under Let's Be Well Inc.

90%: Services provided to students, faculty, staff, and community members, with a focus on maintaining continued interaction.

35%: Emergency grant funds were given to students based on their expressed needs through programming.

Over 1000 City Colleges of Chicago faculty and staff, as well as the staff of community organizations, attended professional development workshops and participated in peace circles.

Let's Be Well Inc. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting mental wellness and trauma-informed education. Our organization achieves this by offering specialized programming, trainings, workshops, events, activities, and peace circles.

Trainings & Workshops: Our organization offers a range of trainings & workshops to cater to various groups, including community, academic, corporate, and faith-based organizations. With over ten workshop titles to choose from, we have the perfect fit for your team.

Peace Circles: A Peace (Healing) Circle is a unique approach to counseling that offers a non-clinical, non-judgmental, and non-hierarchical environment for people to connect. Within this safe space, individuals can grieve, cope, listen, and learn without fear of criticism.

Music Therapy: Our Music Therapy approach is the  evidence-based use of music instrumentation, singing, performance, and interventions to accomplish individualized goals within a therapeutic relationship by credentialed professionals. Music therapy interventions can address a variety of wellness & educational goals:

• Promote Wellness
• Manage Stress
• Alleviate Pain
• Express Feelings
• Enhance Memory
• Improve Communication
• Promote Physical Rehabilitation

Trainings & Events: Our organization offers training programs for individuals to become peace circle keepers and organizational leaders. Additionally, we host outdoor mental wellness festivals, pop-up resources, and specialized events to cater to specific needs.