How We Help

Art of Well Being LLC is an organization dedicated to community service founded and operated by Jarvis L Thompson. What started with a vision in 1998, became a reality in 2015 leading the effort in being trailblazers to providing premiere services for others. More than just a counseling organization, but also one of vision, advocacy, volunteering, and making a difference in the lives of many.

 

Our Mission

Our mission is fluid and ever changing. We desire to be able to evolve with the times, and aim to serve wherever help is required and to stand up for those in need. -Jarvis L Thompson.

 

“Jarvis has been influential due to his dedication to the counseling field but also to community programs, social justice, and helping others wherever he is able to. He has had my trust over 10 years, and has been inspirational in the way that he cares deeply for others”.

— Graigory Colbert (Tulsa Rightway Medical Clinic)

What We’ve Achieved

  • (1998). Helped develop peer mediation program at Edison Preparatory Academy

  • (2006). Organized strategic plan to reduce homelessness in rural panhandle counties of Oklahoma- Cimarron County, Texas County and Beaver County.

  • (2007-2008). Participated in Payne County’s community sentencing program to help provide resources to offenders in efforts to keep non-violent offenders within the community, families together, and reduce incarceration rates.

  • (2008). Helped register over 13,000 new voters in Tulsa County through the MY Vote Matters Initiative.

  • (2009-2010). Organized parenting groups to assist parents improve children’s test scores at schools in partnership with urban housing authority..

  • (2010). Partnered with QuikTrip to develop food donation campaign from QuikTrip Kitchens to Tulsa Food Pantry for those in need.

  • (2011). Collaborated with Tulsa County for a comprehensive agreement with city to clean up trash in community Parks and Recreation Centers.

  • (2011). Volunteer /Speaker for Tulsa Area United Way annual fundraiser.

  • (2012). Collaborated with Langston University to advocate for free transit passes for individuals moving from welfare to work, and develop transportation accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

  • (2013). Led partnership coalition project on how employers can improve eco -friendly practices for the environment

  • (2014). Awarded Community Leadership Award from Creoks Behavioral Health- Okmulgee County.

  • (2015). Established Art of Well Being in Augusta, Ga as a means to provide counseling services for individuals, and advocacy for students with disabilities.

  • (2016). Partnered with Anje Newnam to Develop Partners in Wellness to expand counseling & testing services to Tulsa, Creek, and Okmulgee Counties.

  • (2018-2019). Developed Suicide Prevention Through Spirituality Program (SPTS) to reduce suicidality and improve outreach for individuals in need.

  • (2019-2020). Founded Well-Chosen Men. An organization dedicated to guiding, coaching, giving advice, and being a model for At-Risk Young Males.

  • (2020) Donated 20% of revenue to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital for Cancer Research.

  • (2020 and ongoing) Working in collaboration with Partnering Organizations in Tulsa County to provide clean face masks and water to homeless persons affected by Covid-19.

  • (2020- Postponed to 2021 due to Covid) Initiated Partners in Wellness (Paying it Forward Initiative). Volunteering program aimed at reaching 1000 volunteers to commit to serve 1 hour per month helping others with emphasis on building self, and partnerships with communities.

  • More to come………