About Us

MMMYA is a Native and woman-owned nonprofit founded by a Chickahominy tribal member. We support adolescents and families facing substance use, behavioral challenges, and family conflict through compassionate, structured programs that promote accountability, healing, and growth. Our approach combines lived experience, professional expertise, and a commitment to strengthening families.

Reviews from Guardians

I don’t know if my son would still be here if it weren’t for Jacy’s influence in his life. She was exactly what he needed during his biggest struggles. While attending family support groups led by Jacy, I saw how authentic and passionate she is about her work and about the families reaching out to her for help. She talks openly about her own struggles, which gives the kids she interacts with the courage to speak openly about theirs. And with every child, regardless of how dire the circumstances may seem, she always sees hope. As a mother, I have learned so much from Jacy about how to best support my son through his mental health struggles, what is helpful ,and what might be detrimental. In fact, I dedicated my latest book to her because of the powerful influence she’s had on our family and many others. I’m so grateful for her knowledge and her ability to connect with teens.

As a mother of two teens who received counseling from Jacy, I am super appreciative of the support and guidance Jacy provided. Both my daughter, 15, with substance abuse and my son, 14, with mental health benefited from working with Jacy. Jacy was very direct with the teens and worked well with the parents to advise on best actions to take to support our teens.

I cannot thank Jacy enough for the profound impact she has had not only had on me but my whole family. When we first began working with her, we were not only struggling to support our son through addiction, but also dealing with the emotional toll it took on our entire family. From the moment I met Jacy, I knew she was special. She made me feel understood, supported, and hopeful. She didn’t just focus on our son who was dealing with addiction, but she worked with all of us to understand the dynamics of addiction and how we could support our son in healthier, more constructive way. Her compassionate approach gave us a safe space to express our fears and frustrations, while also giving us the tools to rebuild trust and communication as a family. With her guidance, we were able to navigate some of the most difficult conversations we’ve ever had. Her support has been life-changing. Thanks to her, our son now has the tools and resources whenever he chooses the path to recovery. We will forever be grateful for the work Jacy has done with us. Her knowledge, patience, and genuine care have made a lasting impact on all of our lives, and we would highly recommend her to anyone facing similar challenges.

As a mother struggling with a child with addiction Jacy was heaven sent. Her honesty and perspective was refreshing and exactly what I needed. She helped me connect exactly what I was feeling to how I was behaving by helping me understand what I was going through. We had been to several mental health centers and my son’s condition never made sense to me. After talking to Jacy it was like suddenly everything made sense and I didn’t feel so alone or confused anymore. Her lessons and support are the reason why I now live a much happier life.

Our Founder

MMMYA was founded by Jacy Patt, whose 15+ years of experience serving at-risk youth are shaped by both professional expertise and personal experience. She develops individualized programs addressing mental health, addiction, behavioral challenges, and family dysfunction. Her mission is simple: reach one and create a lasting impact.