We embody care, not just provide it.
Transforming community support
Embodied Support Services (ESS) was created out of a desire to approach support service work from a holistic, people-centred approach. During the conceptualization of this collective, the word “embodied” came up in the visioning process. The word embody has various definitions, but the one that resonated most was “to give body to a spirit” and “to make concrete and perceptible”. To exist in our fullest humanity and divinity, we must find ways to be embodied, both individually and collectively.
At ESS we believe that we are all beautiful beings, worthy of access to opportunities to reach our full potential. The world we live in finds many ways to disconnect us from ourselves, from our essence, from our birthright to care, abundance, joy and fulfilment. ESS seeks to support the building, repair and replenishment of our severed connections to ourselves and to each other, to create concrete, embodied relationships and communities.
Meeting you where you’re at
ESS works with everyone and prioritizes individuals experiencing marginalization, who are seeking support and spiritual guidance. We also collaborate with organizations and groups/collectives to support capacity building and education centring holistic inclusion and collective healing work.