Empower Therapeutic Support Services Inc

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Empower Therapeutic Support Services LLC was founded by Cedric Weatherspoon, MA, LMFT and Dominique Jones, MA, LMFT. Since 2007, Empower has been providing individual, couples, group, and family therapy to individuals and families who are experiencing multiple stressors (financial, relationships, mental health issues). Through our practice we are able to address critical issues that go unrecognized or untreated in traditional therapy settings. In 2014 Dominique Jones and Cedric Weatherspoon want to focus their energies to develop a practice that will not only support people who come to therapy for traditional reasons, but address issues that are often ignored by society such as issues with race, racism, and systemic oppression. Empower Therapeutic Services LLC is committed to addressing these problems on a larger scale through reform, advocacy , and training.

Join us for Community Conversation: Substance Use in Anoka County — an evening of honest dialogue, practical skill-build...
01/02/2026

Join us for Community Conversation: Substance Use in Anoka County — an evening of honest dialogue, practical skill-building, and connection.

📅 Tuesday, Jan 13, 2026
🕠 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
📍 Civic Center, 11155 Robinson Dr, C**n Rapids, MN

Open to parents, caregivers, youth, educators, and community leaders — anyone invested in a healthier Anoka County.

What to expect:

✅ Narcan training & chest compression practice (free Narcan kit included)
✅ Local resources to support prevention and recovery
✅ Free dinner & registration (RSVP by Jan 8)

Let’s reduce stigma and strengthen our recovery response together!



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We’re proud to share that Hennepin Healthcare has been selected as the lead 2025 grantee of the Kaiser Permanente Center...
12/12/2025

We’re proud to share that Hennepin Healthcare has been selected as the lead 2025 grantee of the Kaiser Permanente Center for Gun Violence Research and Education, in collaboration with our community partners Wellspring Second Chance Center and Empower Therapeutic Support Services Inc.

This partnership strengthens our shared mission to uplift survivors through community-centered healing, cultural wisdom, and survivor-led recovery.

As part of this initiative, Hennepin Healthcare Research Institute will develop and evaluate a survivor peer mentorship curriculum, building long-term healing connections between survivors and trained peer mentors. Moments like the one in this photo—celebrating growth, leadership, and community—reflect exactly what this work is all about.

At Harriet, we believe healing is a collective journey. This collaboration expands what’s possible for recovery, safety, and hope in our communities.

🔗 Learn more: kpcenterforgunviolenceresearch.org/2025-grant-announcement

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Empower is proud to present the Pathways to Healing Program at the Anoka County Spotlight on Opioids & Overdose event! C...
09/25/2025

Empower is proud to present the Pathways to Healing Program at the Anoka County Spotlight on Opioids & Overdose event! Come connect with us and explore resources for healing, recovery, and support.
📅 When: Saturday, October 4
⏰ Time: 10 AM – 2 PM
📍 Where: Spring Lake Park High School (Door #6)
Why come?
✔️ Learn about the community impact of opioids and fentanyl
✔️ Get free naloxone training & leave with your own kit
✔️ Hear powerful stories of recovery and hope
✔️ Connect with 45+ local healthcare, treatment, & recovery partners
✔️ Enjoy free pizza! 🍕
This free community event is open to everyone! Let’s take steps together toward a healthier, safer community. 💙
For more details visit

The Anoka County Opioid Solutions Initiative (ACOSI) has been established to respond to the misuse of opioids in Anoka County.

I’m excited to share that I’ll be presenting at the Black Men Healing Conference 2025 on June 26, 2025, at St. Paul Coll...
05/27/2025

I’m excited to share that I’ll be presenting at the Black Men Healing Conference 2025 on June 26, 2025, at St. Paul College in St. Paul, MN! 🖤

My workshop, “Boys to Men: Improving Relationships Between Black Fathers and Sons Through a Trauma-Informed Lens,” will explore how intergenerational trauma, systemic oppression, and societal pressures impact the way Black fathers and sons connect and communicate.

Together, we’ll unpack how culturally grounded, trauma-informed practices can help us rebuild trust, develop emotional intelligence, and create stronger, more nurturing relationships. 🙌🏾

This session is for anyone passionate about healing, family, fatherhood, and breaking harmful cycles in our communities. Join me and a powerful lineup of Black men doing the deep work to heal, grow, and lead.

📍 St. Paul College – 235 Marshall Ave, St. Paul, MN
📅 Thursday, June 26, 2025

Let’s build. Let’s heal. Let’s thrive—together.

💭 Real talk. Real healing. Real change.

🚨 New Episode Alert! 🎙️The Cultural Divide: How Racism Shapes Recovery Journeys in Communities of ColorIn this powerful ...
04/17/2025

🚨 New Episode Alert! 🎙️
The Cultural Divide: How Racism Shapes Recovery Journeys in Communities of Color

In this powerful episode of Bridging the Gaps: Reimagining Opioid Recovery, we dive into how systemic racism impacts access to care, the recovery process, and overall health outcomes for BIPOC communities. From stigmas in healthcare to culturally irrelevant treatment models—this conversation pulls back the curtain on the barriers and brings forward bold solutions.

🎧 Tune in now and join the movement to build equity in recovery.

Podcast Episode · Bridging the Gaps: Reimagining Opioid Recovery · 04/15/2025 · 54m

Join us for a powerful conversation on eliminating racism in opioid treatment through Project ECHO: Bridging the Gaps – ...
02/17/2025

Join us for a powerful conversation on eliminating racism in opioid treatment through Project ECHO: Bridging the Gaps – Reimagining Opioid Recovery.

Together, we will explore systemic barriers, improve access to equitable and culturally responsive care, and drive meaningful change in addiction treatment. Let’s work towards a just and inclusive healthcare system that serves all communities.

📅 Date: 02.17.2025 12:00pm
📍 Location: Virtual http://z.umn.edu/ECHOjoin

Be part of the movement for health equity and racial justice in opioid recovery!

Podcast: Bridging the Gap
REIMAGINING OPIOID RECOVERY

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We host our ECHO sessions via the iECHO platform. If you would like to attend this and any future sessions, you must complete a one-time registration within iECHO.

02/14/2025

🌟 Curious About Project ECHO? 🌟

We’re proud to be part of an amazing community led by Project ECHO! 💡 Want to know more about their mission, achievements, and how they empower us?

🔍 Check out their page, explore their impact, and see how they’re shaping the future of OUD care: https://www.hennepinhealthcare.org/project-echo/

This spontaneous moment is truly uplifting! 😄 Awesome! Bonding with the West Education Center Team. Nurturing our childr...
11/15/2024

This spontaneous moment is truly uplifting! 😄 Awesome! Bonding with the West Education Center Team. Nurturing our children's wellbeing is pivotal to revolutionizing education. Empower is honored to support District 287's visionary mission.








Survivors of gun violence face more than just physical wounds. Emotional scars run deep, often leading to anxiety, depre...
09/24/2024

Survivors of gun violence face more than just physical wounds. Emotional scars run deep, often leading to anxiety, depression, and PTSD. Furthermore, the impact doesn’t stop there—family members, friends, and communities can also experience secondary trauma, bearing the emotional weight of their loved one's pain.

The Harriet Initiative is here to help survivors reclaim their lives. Our trauma recovery group offers a safe space to heal, share, and rebuild together.

You don’t have to face it alone. Join our community of survivors today. 💪🏽

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227 Colfax Avenue N, Suite 15
Minneapolis, MN
55405

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Monday 10am - 7pm
Tuesday 10am - 7pm
Wednesday 10am - 7pm
Thursday 10am - 7pm
Friday 10am - 7pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm

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Empower Therapeutic Support Services PLLC was founded by Cedric Weatherspoon, MA, LMFT and Dominique Jones, MA, LMFT. Since 2007, Empower has been providing individual, couples, group, and family therapy to individuals and families who are experiencing multiple stressors (financial, relationships, mental health issues). Through our practice we are able to address critical issues that go unrecognized or untreated in traditional therapy settings. We strive to create a supportive environment in which individuals and families are taught the skills necessary to navigate through life’s transitions. We do this in hopes of empowering individuals and families to take a proactive role in their own success. Empower focuses on person-centered care, we are solutions focused, utilize innovative therapeutic techniques and come to our practice with a multicultural approach. We also provide opportunities for participation in various groups and offer professional development training.