Today we’d like to introduce you to Alyssia Daley.
Hi Alyssia, so excited to have you with us today. What can you tell us about your story?
As a child I was in foster care, I received a lot of mental health services but do not feel that anyone treated me as a person, this made me want to do things differently. I became a social worker because I wanted to help people feel like they were people not just a case number or file on your desk. Designing Hope is that dream for me. It allows me to help children and their families, but show them the kindness and compassion that I feel that I was not always shown. I want to be a leader and mental health and how we treat our clients with dignity and respect no matter what they are going through or how they treat us.
I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
There have been a lot of ups and downs with this business growing. It has been a challenge that I have loved every step of the way. There have been times where I’ve questioned if it was something that I should be doing with my life times where I doubt in my ability to keep things going, but every step of the way I’ve always had people in my corner, helping me and I have an amazing team that works side-by-side with me to grow this dream.
We’ve been impressed with Designing Hope., but for folks who might not be as familiar, what can you share with them about what you do and what sets you apart from others?
is a mental health and wellness agency based in Northeast Ohio, dedicated to empowering youth and families through creative, community-based care. Founded by social worker and advocate Alyssia Daley, the agency blends clinical support with innovative programming that helps young people build emotional regulation, social skills, and confidence. From school-based day treatment to art-infused and play therapy behavioral health groups, Designing Hope focuses on healing through connection, creativity, and compassion—ensuring every child and family feels seen, supported, and capable of growth.
Is there anyone you’d like to thank or give credit to?
The two people who have stood my my side and helped me build Diamond and Blake as well as my amazing team.
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