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A second home without judgment or expectations of what society expects us to do. It’s time for change. Come join us.
“When isolation is replaced with belonging and shame is replaced with acceptance, lives can change. Together, we can give people that chance to find connection and community.”
“We don’t help heal individuals, We help heal entire communities.”
“Kyle “Sage” Bailey, Founder and Executive Director, BHWC, CADCII, S-PRSS
Holistic Group Facilitator
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Why We Exist: A Crisis of Disconnection
“We are more lonely and disconnected than ever, and it’s toxic.”
— Oklahoma District Judge Kenneth Stoner
- How It Works:
- Our Theory of Change
- The Problem:
- People are falling through the cracks of traditional recovery models.
- Key Assumptions:
- Connection heals
- Music and mindfulness reach people where other methods fail
- Peer-led spaces transform isolation into belonging and cultivate trust, purpose, and sustained engagement in recovery.
- Participation in evidence-based, peer-reviewed practices is more effective than traditional systems
- Inputs:
- Volunteers with lived experience
- Donated instruments and wellness tools
- Community partnerships and grants
- A safe, inclusive, high-quality, non-clinical venue
- Activities:
- Drum circles, yoga, meditation, breathwork
- Art, dance, open mics, peer support groups
- Peer-led education and social gatherings
- Outputs:
- Through recent 6-week launch events:
- 170+ participants served
- 20+ volunteer leaders
- 99% satisfaction rate
- Short-Term Outcomes:
- Reduced anxiety, shame, and loneliness
- New friendships and hope
- Healthy coping and consistency
- Long-Term Outcomes:
- Sustained recovery and reduced relapse
- Better mental health and reduced suicide risk
- Peer empowerment
- Community inclusion and cultural change
- Impact:
- Lives saved from overdose, suicide, relapse, and despair
- Safer, healthier OKC through prevention
- Saves taxpayer dollars by reducing emergency services, state-funded treatment recidivism, and creating safer communities
- Cultural shift: recovery becomes enjoyable, visible, and accessible
THE PROBLEM:
The Problem:
Too many people feel unsafe, judged, or unseen in traditional spaces, especially those facing trauma, addiction, or mental illness. That disconnection fuels isolation, relapse, overdose, suicide and death..
Our Mission:
To reduce deaths from suicide and overdose by replacing isolation with connection. We heal in community, offering a safe, Judgment free sober space where people Can heal through holistic practices, And find purpose through contributing to the well-being of others, creating a sense of fulfillment, connection, and personal growth. Providing services to disenfranchised and marginalized populations without financial barriers.
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Testimonial:
First of all, what brought me to Connecting Through Rhythm was my best friend. She had attended a sound bath hosted by them and absolutely loved it. She called me afterward and said, “You’ve got to try this experience.”
We both struggle with mental health issues and addiction. When I showed up at Connecting Through Rhythm, that first week was incredibly moving for me. I learned how to do breathwork and meditate, and for the first time, I started to become aware of my feelings instead of running from them.
The founder’s story touched me deeply , I related to so much of what he shared. Connecting Through Rhythm introduced me to healing practices I didn’t even know existed. I’m seeking alternative ways to heal, and I’m learning how to regulate my body and emotions. The breathwork has been amazing for that.
The drum circle did something powerful for me. There was one night where my anxiety was through the roof. I’d had a really bad day, a really rough experience. But during the drum circle, I was able to give myself exactly what I needed in that moment , a strong, steady, solid beat. And I was the one providing it. I found myself calming down. For once in a blue moon, I actually felt grounded.
I recently stopped drinking alcohol in January. I’ve been sober from meth for nine years, but quitting alcohol was the next step , and I did it. Now I’m searching for healthy ways to deal, heal, and cope. Connecting Through Rhythm has provided that for me, 100 percent.
If someone’s on the fence about supporting this group, I’d say: you’re holding yourself , and others , back when you do that. We need this as a community. Mental health funding has been cut for years, and you can see the result of that in the streets , in the homelessness and the addiction. It’s like Oklahoma City has given up on them. We don’t have the resources they need.
Oklahoma desperately needs a community center like Connecting Through Rhythm. If there’s any way you can help or be an advocate, please don’t hold back..
– Jewels
Our Response:
CTR isn’t clinical; it’s human. Through peer support, meditation, and evidence based holistic practices we create a space where everyone belongs. No outsiders. Just real connection. And We Have proven that it works.
Public Response:
Community Impact Survey Results (April–June 2025):
As an experiment to establish proof of concept, CTR hosted six events over six weeks.
- 98% saw improvement in mental health (71% significantly helped, 27% somewhat helped)
- 75% said those connections helped reduce mental health symptoms
Self-Harm & Suicide Prevention:
- 77% reported suicidal thoughts or self-harm
- 74% said CTR reduced or prevented those thoughts
Community Demand:
- 95% want to attend more events
Our primary objective is to have a 24-hour community center. This is why we need funding.
✓ Support Through Connection
✓ Human, not Clinical
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