How We Serve
Explore Our Mission
The Umber Research Group, recognizes the deep connection between life satisfaction and access to basic needs. Studies show that when individuals face homelessness, food insecurity, and financial hardship, mental health challenges—such as anxiety and depression—tend to increase significantly.
We believe that lacking access to essential resources should not be part of the American experience. That's why we are committed to serving communities by advocating for and supporting equitable access to housing, food, and financial stability. Everyone deserves the opportunity to thrive.
Supervised Peer-Run Homes
- Life Skills Training
Financial literacy, household management, and practical tools for independent living.
- Career Development
Job readiness programs, vocational training, and long-term work-exchange opportunities.
- Counseling & Mentorship
One-on-one support from trained mentors and access to counseling services.
- A structured pathway for individuals to become Support Specialists through hands-on experience and guided learning.
Residential Housing
- Behavioral Health Support
Individualized care plans focusing on mental wellness and relapse prevention.
- Inpatient Treatment & Recovery
On-site treatment programs for substance use and co-occurring disorders.
- Essential Needs
Nutritious food, clean clothing, and hygiene resources.
- Assisted Living Services
Supportive housing for individuals needing help with daily living activities in a structured environment.
- Youth Programs Specialized
Support and mentorship for young people impacted by trauma, housing instability, substance use or similar struggle.
Alternative
Wellness Approaches
- Massage Therapy & Reflexology
Hands-on techniques to relieve stress, improve circulation, and support emotional and physical healing.
- Aromatherapy & Herbalism
Natural remedies and plant-based healing practices that promote balance, relaxation, and immune support.
- Holistic Health & Nutrition Coaching
Personalized guidance to support healthy lifestyle choices, stress reduction, and long-term well-being.
- Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine
In-depth therapeutic practices rooted in ancient medicine, guided by practitioners specializing in integrative healing.
School of Holistic Nutrition & Culinary Arts
The Black Light Holistic & Horticulture Institute offers a Community-Centered, Culturally Grounded Culinary Training Pathway That Blends Professional Culinary Skills, Holistic Nutrition, Horticulture, And Wellness Through The Lens Of African And Afro-Diasporic Foodways.Built To Meet Accreditation Standards While Staying True To Our Holistic Nutrition Values—Cultivating Mind, Body, And Spirit In Harmony.
School of Alternative Wellness & Embodied Natural Beauty
The Black Light Holistic & Horticulture Institute offers a Community-Centered, Culturally Grounded Full-Spectrum Doula Training Pathway That Blends Professional mid wide aid Skills, Holistic Nutrition, Herbalism, And Wellness.
Reflexology • Aromatherapy • Herbal Spa Practice • Cupping & Massage • Herbal Hair Technology • Natual Beauticain — Training
School of Yoga & Consciousness
800-Hour Yoga Therapy Training Program
Ryt 200 Training Program
Ryt 300 Training Program
Rpyt – Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training
Rcyt – Children’s Yoga Teacher Training
Ryt 500 Training Program