
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