Our Mission
To serve as a bridge between ancestral healing ways and Western mental health services,
guided by acompañamiento—walking together with our community on their healing
journey.
Xangari Institute Support
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Crisis Circles: Healing spaces for families impacted by fire, displacement, or immigration threats.
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Case Management: Connection to housing, food, legal, and mental health resources.
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Community Promotores: Trained cultural healers available for accompaniment.
📩 Contact Us: [info@xangari.com or 626-532-3034 ask for Veronica Hernandez.
Xangari Institute – Critical Incident Response Resources
Purpose
In moments of crisis—whether natural disasters like wildfires or community threats such as immigration enforcement raids—we walk together with our community. This page provides urgent resources, guidance, and culturally rooted support for families and individuals navigating these difficult times.
LA County Fires – Emergency Response
Community Support
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🌎 211 LA County – call or dial 211 for housing, food, and fire recovery resources.
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🧾 FEMA Disaster Assistance: Apply at disasterassistance.gov.
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💚 Mental Health Support: LA County Department of Mental Health Crisis Line 1-800-854-7771.
Ancestral Care
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Carry a small bundle of medicine (sage, cedar, copal) to calm the spirit.
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Breathe deeply, grounding yourself by placing both feet on the earth when safe.
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Share stories and songs with children to restore a sense of belonging.
Immigration & ICE Raids – Know Your Rights
Immediate Steps
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🚫 You have the right to remain silent.
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🚪 Do not open the door without a signed warrant.
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📱 If detained, say: “I wish to remain silent and speak to an attorney.”
Ancestral Care
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Keep a small altar or prayer space for grounding during uncertainty.
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Teach children calming practices—placing a hand on the heart, deep breathing, reciting family blessings.
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Gather with trusted family or community after a raid threat for mutual support.
Connect With Us Today
Join us in creating a nurturing center for mental health where everyone feels empowered.
Join Program
La Red de Promotores Culturales/Network of Cultural Promoters is a collective of community leaders, healers, and facilitators dedicated to sharing ancestral knowledge, guiding circles, and strengthening cultural identity. Through this network, Xangari supports a new generation of cultural leaders who walk with purpose and community responsibility.
Register Training
The Training Series is designed for community workers, mental health and helping professionals, and cultural leaders who want to deepen their practice and knowledge through a trauma-informed and culturally rooted lens.
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We'd love to hear from you! Whether you're interested in therapy, trainings, or community programs, our team is here to support you. email: info@xangari.com Office hours: Monday-Friday 9am-6pm Sat and Sunday by appt only
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