Who are we?

Jue Jue's Safe Space Organization was established in 2019 as a Facebook page and has been operating as a non-profit organization in the United States since 2021. Jue Jue Min Thu, the founder of the organization is a social worker who values social justice and works for the individuals who are struggling in society, particularly those with mental health issues.

Jue Jue’s Safe Space provides private training sessions for those in need and also collaborates with other organizations to provide mental health services and training. We also conduct various activities to promote mental health, such as group counseling.

Our Mission

Jue Jue’s Safe Space aims to assist all individuals in discovering true inner peace on their journey by creating a safe space where everyone can focus on their mental health. Our service is to provide and promote mental health service to people who are from Myanmar with the practice of inclusivity and cultural sensitivity.

Our Values

As the founder, Jue Jue Min Thu is a social worker who strongly values social justice. Due to war and conflict in Myanmar, people and their mental health crisis is affected by unstable health care, education and political system which create injustice to health care access. We also recognize and appreciate the values that individuals share from different backgrounds, genders, ages, sexual orientations, disabilities, and religions, and we aim to provide culturally sensitive care that respects diverse perspectives and experiences.

Our Actions

Alleviating the mental health and emotional pain experienced by Myanmar born

  • citizens

  • Providing individual and group mental health counseling services

  • Offering mental health education and training

  • Organizing lectures and seminars related to mental health

  • Partnering with other organizations to provide mental health services

  • Providing support for individuals, family members, and communities affected by

  • mental health issues.

Meet Our Leaders

Jue Jue Min Thu

Founder
Licensed Social Worker, Lecturer

Su Su Hlaing

Secretary
Business Owner

Junette Maxis

Treasury
Certified Public Accountant

May Nyein

Board Member
Author

Dr. Miemie Winn Byrd

Board Member
Professor, Lieutenant Colonel (Ret)

Dr. Nilar Thwin

Board Member
APA Psychiatrist

Khin Lay May

Board Member
Business Owner

Phoo Pwint

Board Member
Gender Equality Advocate