JOY
INSIDE TEARS
ABOUT US
Joy Inside Tears was created by Tracie Halcrombe after the loss of her son to suicide in 2021. What began as a mother's grief has grown into a healing-centered nonprofit dedicated to supporting individuals and families navigating trauma, mental health challenges, and profound loss. Transforming pain into purpose, a community was built where people are met with compassion, cultural understanding, and the belief that healing is possible, even in the midst of heartbreak.
OUR MISSION
To provide mental health and suicide prevention resources, advocacy, support, education, training, counseling referrals, and awareness to the community.
OUR VISION
End the stigma associated with mental health for those who suffer in silence.
BOARD MEMBERS
Our team at Joy Inside Tears is made up of individuals who are passionate about bringing awareness to mental health and supporting those who need it the most. As advocates, we are committed to standing by our community members every step of the way. See the faces behind our mission below.
Steve Halcrombe
Vice Chair
Marcia Hood
Treasurer
Ann Baker
CMHC, Grief Support
CMHC
Kamenia Griffin
LPC
Renata Buckner
LBSW, LMSW, Q-SAP, CMAC, CPCT
