Northside Healing Space

The Northside Healing Space (NHS) opened in 2007 as a community-driven solution to healing the trauma that exists in North Minneapolis. Our work is rooted in deep community wisdom, ancient healing practices, foundational beliefs of the African American church, and participatory research, along with a deep commitment to planetary health. We are grounded in the knowledge that the voices, experience, wisdom, and leadership of those most impacted by the trauma of racism and poverty will show us the path to healing. For themselves, for their families, and for our community. 

NHS is a sacred space where....

There is protection from the storm of racism, poverty, and other forms of dehumanization.
Healing is in the air.
Love-in-action takes shape.
And people can feel and be whole!

Out of Healing Comes Solutions

NHS has been a place where healing engagement meets evidence-based practice, where solutions grow from the rich soil of community when we take the time to stand with people in their full humanity. NHS started as space of healing and support for women in sex trafficking. While this work continues through our partners use of the space, the ethos of this early engagement created Liberty's two primary initiatives: 21st Century Academy for youth and HomePlace for birthing families.