Building resilience Reducing stress Unlocking hope Regulating emotions Finding calm Mindfulness training Simply breathing Holding space with our neighbors who need it most.
At Community Mindfulness Project, we bring mindfulness programs to under-resourced communities, creating a healthier, happier, more connected Fairfield County, CT.
“You’ve helped me reduce my anxiety by accepting and understanding my emotions rather than running on autopilot or fighting them.”
Why mindfulness?
Mindfulness is a simple, effective practice that helps build resilience, manage stress, and strengthen relationships.
Imagine a community where your friends, co-workers, and neighbors feel healthier, happier, and more connected. It’s not a dream—it’s within our reach.
For years, experts believed that brain development peaked early in life before slowly declining. Now, we know better. Science shows that our brains can continue to grow and change—shaped by our experiences, habits, and environment.
At Community Mindfulness Project, we harness this potential by making mindfulness accessible to all, helping individuals and training community members to build resilience, improve well-being, and create lasting change.
We partner with nonprofits, schools and community centers to discover and practice the power of mindfulness.
OUR MISSION
We deliver accessible mindfulness training in under-resourced communities for a healthy Fairfield County.
OUR VISION
A world where mindfulness is a broadly-distributed, community-based skillset.
OUR COMMITMENT
Our programs are science-based, trauma-sensitive, and delivered with deep compassion and respect for the dignity and choice of all community members.
Accessible mindfulness training & practice, with those who need it most
For Teachers,
Caregivers,
Teen Mothers,
Those in Recovery,
Health Care Workers,
Children of Immigrants,
School Counselors,
Individuals Impacted by Gun Violence,
Individuals with Chronic Illness,
Fathers Returning to Society Post Incarceration,
First Generation College Students,
For Teachers, Caregivers, Teen Mothers, Those in Recovery, Health Care Workers, Children of Immigrants, School Counselors, Individuals Impacted by Gun Violence, Individuals with Chronic Illness, Fathers Returning to Society Post Incarceration, First Generation College Students,
Our programs are beginner friendly and support individual and community development and well-being.
Since 2014, we’ve listened to our community needs and worked with trusted partners to remove barriers to accessing mental health support. Our programs are:
Flexible – We meet people where they are: in nonprofit workplaces, community centers and schools.
Welcoming – We are trauma-sensitive. We use plain language, secular programming for an inclusive approach.
Practical – Our tools are easy to learn, affordable, and designed for everyday life.
Our Results
For over 11 years, we have led community programs shoulder to shoulder. Shoulder to shoulder our programs foster community, and facilitate long lasting tools that build physical and mental resilience.
We focus on the most vulnerable individuals facing unprecedented levels of burnout, trauma and loneliness including educators, frontline workers, victims of gun violence, teen mothers, those in recovery, immigrants, and first-generation college students.
43,000+
program participants
4,200+
hours of mindfulness and meditation training & practice
60+
community
partners
144
courses & workshops facilitated last year
Practice With Us
Free and open online meditations and in-person mindfulness sessions provide regular opportunities to practice in community. These take place in libraries, via Zoom and in partner spaces.
Whether this is your first time practicing or 500th, all are welcome! No experience required.
Meet Mary, a guide towards brighter futures.
Mary is a Senior Care Coordinator leading the Project Longevity program partnership at Career Resources. As a justice-impacted member of the recovery community, she is proof that people can lead healthy, fulfilling lives no matter their history. Through our training and sessions over more than a year, she has witnessed her clients' lives transform, as has her own.
You're in good company
With our community partners and funders, we empower thousands of people to lead healthier lives. Fairfield County, CT has the highest rate of wealth disparities in the United States. Our work is heavily focused in Bridgeport, Norwalk, and Stamford - three cities with the highest unmet health needs.
In partnership with public schools, libraries, and community based nonprofits, we work to cultivate a healthier, more resilient community through accessible mindfulness resources and training.
Mindfulness isn't a luxury, it can transform lives.
In Fairfield County, access to tools that support mental well-being isn’t readily available for all. Your support helps bridge the gap—ensuring everyone has the tools to heal, connect, and thrive. It’s a simple yet powerful investment in community well-being.