Our Story
For years, immigrant communities in Oregon have carried the weight of trauma, displacement, and systemic neglect—with little to no access to mental health care.
The organizations that serve these communities—often led by immigrants themselves—have long been overworked, under-resourced, and stretched to the edge. From family separation to housing instability to burnout in the face of injustice, the need for healing has never been more urgent. And yet, healing is often the last thing funded.Therapy is inaccessible. Culturally competent care is rare. Space to breathe, grieve, or create joy feels like a luxury when survival is the priority.We are a collective response to what community has said, again and again: “We need healing. Not later—now.”Sana Sana Centro de Salud y Expresión exists to systematize and sustain access to mental health support that’s grounded in culture, community, and care.
Our Mission
Our mission is to empower immigrant communities with access to mental health services and resources, and music therapy and cultural expression.
Our Vision
We envision a world where healing is not a privilege, but a collective right—accessible, joyful, and grounded in culture.
Our Core Values
We care for caregivers
Healing is a collective act
Joy and justice are intrinsically intertwined
Culture is medicine
Rooted in community wisdom
Cultural Healing Program
Cultural Expression
Cultural preservation through music and arts
Recording, performance and economic opportunities
Refers youth and families to SALUD! for mental health screenings, therapy referrals and psychological evaluations, as identified/nedded.
Learn more!Mental Health Program
Case managament for follow up and service navigation
Mental health screenings, therapy referrals and psychological evaluations
Spanish-speaking therapist training pipeline
Refers families to MigrArte! youth music programming and invitations to free community and cultural events
Learn more!We're not building new solutions from scratch—we’re lifting up what already exists in our communities: resilience, music, storytelling, expression, love, and the desire to heal together.