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About Us

Healthy Belief is an organization raising awareness about unhealthy organizations, practices and cult groups. Many of our volunteers have been impacted by destructive groups, and have a passion for equipping others to prevent further harm by abusive leaders and organizations.

Our goal is to help local communities guard against the dangers of abusive practices by providing information regarding how both ourselves and our loved ones can become the targets of exploitation. Healthy Beliefs don’t just happen, they have to be built over time. We want to be a bridge that helps prevent the effectiveness of cult recruitment through awareness and training.

Awareness

We shine a light on the hidden dangers of high-control groups through education and advocacy, helping individuals and communities recognize the signs of manipulation and coercion. By raising awareness, we empower people to stay informed and protect themselves and their loved ones.

Prevention

Healthy Belief equips individuals with tools and knowledge to resist unhealthy influence and foster critical thinking. Through workshops, resources, and community outreach, we aim to build resilience and prevent exploitation before it begins.

Our Mission

Intervention

When individuals are trapped in high-control environments, we are prepared to step in with compassionate support and practical guidance. Our team works to interrupt cycles of manipulation, offering pathways to safety and freedom.

Recovery

Freedom is just the beginning. Healthy Belief aims to provide ongoing care and resources to help survivors rebuild their lives, heal from trauma, and rediscover their identity and purpose in a safe, supportive environment.

Our Impact

Helped 100+ people avoid high-control groups

Through awareness and prevention strategies, we have been able to help over 100 individuals avoid getting involved in a high-control group by empowering them with signs to look for and questions to ask.

Supported 20+ people in leaving a high-control situation

Through careful and compassionate intervention, we have been able to help dozens of people leave high-control groups that they have gotten involved in.

Provided 14+ months of combined recovery to survivors

After we help people leave a high-control group, or connect with individuals who have left these groups, we seek to offer what we can in recovery and healing in their journey as they reintegrate in society.

Our Team

Our team is made up of passionate volunteers who have been impacted by high-control groups, either directly in their lives or through the lives of a loved one, and people who see a problem and want to take action to end this hidden problem affecting millions of lives.

K.J. Atwood

Founder & President of Board

Caitlyn Atwood

Board Member

Jennifer Nilssen

Board Member

Steve Johnson

Board Member