Program 01
Healing Hearts
Exploring animal-assisted learning, equine experiences, disability-inclusive opportunities, and the potential for guide-dog training, with supportive relationships at the heart of the experience.
A vision for Kingston, Rhode Island
A place to heal.
A place to belong.
Four connected programs. One welcoming community. A bold vision for accessible, sustainable spaces where people and families can grow together.
Explore the visionRooted in compassion
More than a campus. A community of possibility.
The Healing Campus is a proposed, evolving concept that brings together supportive programming, nature, purposeful activity, accessible design, and pathways toward stability. Each program has its own mission, while shared spaces and resources help create a connected community.
Concept illustrations show the proposed village atmosphere, not a built or approved campus.
One vision · Four complementary programs
Discover the four Healing Campus programs
Program 02
Healing Together
A family-centered vision for recovery and rehabilitation support that recognizes the importance of connection, dignity, and opportunities for families to remain involved in healing.
Program 03
Healing Harvest
Voluntary transitional opportunities combining stable living arrangements, practical skills, education, and meaningful farm-based activity tailored to each participant's goals.
Program 04
Healing Haven
Supportive, choice-based living environments, including private cottages and carefully matched shared cottages, with privacy, safety, and personal growth as priorities.
Designed for long-term resilience
A campus that cares for people and the land
The proposed master plan brings the four programs together with shared infrastructure, inclusive navigation, and a commitment to protecting natural resources.
Universal accessibility
Accessible buildings, paths, tactile cues, audible wayfinding, and inclusive design from the outset.
Renewable energy
Exploring rooftop solar, efficient buildings, backup systems, and emergency readiness.
Water stewardship
Thoughtful stormwater management and respect for ponds, rivers, wetlands, and habitats.
Food and learning
Gardens, agricultural education, and opportunities to build practical skills.
Shared facilities
Thoughtful placement of community, learning, service, and operations spaces.
Community resilience
Designing for safety, collaboration, waste reduction, and future adaptability.
A thoughtful development approach
From an ambitious idea to an actionable plan.
The Kingston area near the University of Rhode Island is being explored as a potential location. Site ownership, availability, environmental constraints, financing, partnerships, and regulatory approvals must be assessed before any development can be confirmed.
Current status: Early-stage planning and outreach. Program descriptions, campus layout, and implementation details remain subject to refinement with partners and professional advisors.
Help shape what comes next
Let's build a stronger community together.
We welcome thoughtful conversations with potential collaborators, volunteers, educators, accessibility specialists, agricultural partners, community organizations, and supporters.
Contact The Healing Campusthehealingcampus.ri@gmail.com