Health and Well-Being Council

 

The Health and Well-Being Council of the Boston Shambhala Center is available upon request to support members of the Boston community in two ways:  

  • Assistance to members and their families in times of serious need.
  • Assistance to members and their families in matters of diversity and accessibility.

Examples of possible need include the birth of a child, serious illness, death, emotional or financial crisis, problems related to health care or housing, or a sudden wave of difficult circumstances. 


We are committed to seeing that access is provided for seniors and people with disabilities

in all activities, community events, and practice situations. As a diverse community, we

wish to ensure that accommodation and respect is extended to all ages and genders, sexual orientations, social groups, and cultures. 


There are two methods for soliciting the assistance of the Health and Well-Being Council. The person in need may ask for help in his or her own behalf, or concerns about a community member can be brought to the Council by another member. In the latter instance, the Council will subsequently confirm the nature of the need with the member in question. It is preferable, therefore, for the person in need to contact the Health and Well-Being Council directly. There are three ways to make contact:  


  • Telephone: 617-734-1498
  • Direct contact with individual members of the Council:
    • Frank Ryan
    • Mary Lang
    • Jill Blagsvedt
    • Charles Styron
    • Phyllis Prout
    • Barbara Inskeep

In each instance of need, the Health and Well-Being Council will initially help members to clarify the situation. It will then connect them with the resources and approaches needed for a successful outcome. Members may be directed to a number of agencies and professionals both inside and outside the Shambhala community in this process. Confidentiality will be maintained by the Council at all times, and an approach that is compassionate, dignified, and uplifted will be pursued.

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Shambhala Meditation Center of Boston
646 Brookline Avenue, Brookline,  MA 02445
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