Water

Access to clean water is a mental health and human right.

Water justice is more than an environmental issue; it is a human and psychological one. Communities living with water contamination, scarcity, or unsafe infrastructure often experience chronic stress, grief, illness anxiety, and generational trauma. At The Root Well, we believe water access is foundational to well-being and mental health equity.

Our Focus

We support communities historically impacted by water injustice through research, advocacy, mental health education, and community partnership. Our work centers the truth that water is not a privilege—it is life, safety, and dignity.

What this looks like

Our Water Rights work will include:

Community-level water testing partnerships
Support for emergency filtration resources
Research on water, trauma, and environmental inequity
Advocacy for clean water policy and protections
Mental health support and psychoeducation for communities living with contaminated or unreliable water sources

In The Future

We envision direct involvement in projects that help communities secure safe water access, including:

Clean water initiatives
Community filtration systems
Well digging and restoration
Partnerships with environmental organizations
Funding for equipment and safe water access tools

Why This Matters

Water is not solely a public health issue. It impacts emotional safety, daily functioning, and long-term mental well-being. Communities facing water insecurity deserve restoration, support, and advocacy that honors their lived experience.

A Long-Term Commitment

Our goal is to grow into a community impact branch with room for:

Global collaboration
Crisis response
Prevention work
Deep community partnership

This is a lifelong mission, grounded in healing, dignity, and the belief that every person deserves clean water and peace of mind.