The evolution of

CHI RELIEF Foundation

 

About CHI RELIEF Foundation

Founded in November 2019 by Breonna Durham, CHI RELIEF Foundation began as a Facebook group called Reality Check—a safe space where women could connect through shared experiences of trauma, anxiety, and emotional isolation. What started as a small circle quickly grew into a powerful support network focused on mental health awareness and healing.

Our Name, Our Legacy

The name CHI RELIEF honors Breonna’s mother, Chinessa Myers—a woman of strength and resilience who lived with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Her spirit continues to guide our mission to bring comfort and support to those facing mental health challenges.

“Chi” reflects our roots. “Relief” reflects our purpose—to break generational cycles of pain and replace them with hope, healing, and renewal.

Our Mission

At CHI RELIEF, we believe healing starts with community, compassion, and understanding. We’re here to break mental health stigmas, raise awareness, and provide tools that help people take charge of their emotional well-being.

What began with 25 women over the course of time turned to 100 and the 100 to 200 and this is just the beginning of what started as just our "reality check" now blossomed into what I am proud to announce as

CHI RELIEF FOUNDATION