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Hear Our Story

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One of the first things that inspired Jaime Monaco and Rivka Benjamin to create Enso Wellness Center was seeing how many children in crisis were left waiting for help. Families were often told it would take weeks or even months to access PHP or IOP services, and it never sat right with them. While no program can completely eliminate waitlists, Jaime and Rivka knew the community needed more resources so kids weren’t left without support during such vulnerable moments. They wanted to help create a place where families had another option—somewhere they didn’t feel stuck, alone, or unsure of what to do next.

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At the same time, their years working across PHP, IOP, and outpatient settings showed them that many families were cycling through programs without experiencing sustained progress. Parents frequently shared that once services ended, they struggled to maintain improvements at home or school. Jaime and Rivka believed strongly that there needed to be a more collaborative, wraparound model—one that supported the entire system around a child, not just the child themselves.

Enso was built around that vision. Jaime and Rivka designed a program that doesn’t end when a child leaves for the day. Instead, they work closely with the people who matter most in a child’s world—parents, schools, outpatient providers, and community support—to help skills transfer into every setting, not just treatment sessions. Their goal has always been simple and practical: to create a place where kids receive the right level of care at the right time, where progress is meaningful and lasting, and where families finally feel supported instead of overwhelmed.

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A Glimpse Into Our Owner’s Journey

Another meaningful part of Enso’s origin comes from the personal journey of Michael Benjamin,

one of Enso’s owners, whose experience played a powerful role in shaping the heart of the program. After going through a truly life-changing event, Michael gained a deep understanding of how overwhelming, isolating, and uncertain those moments can feel. Rather than letting that period define or defeat him, he channeled it into a

desire to build something that could support others during their most challenging times. His resilience, empathy,

and commitment to helping people feel seen and supported became an important part of Enso’s foundation.​​​

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More about Michael's story of resilience:​

https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/09/15/burn-victim-celebrates-run-loyola/​

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