DHNSA EDUCATION JUSTICE INNOVATIONS
Health, Mental Wellness, Education, and Community Care
FOUNDED AND FORMED IN 1998 BY DR. BARKLEY IN BETHESDA MARYLAND. GROOMED TO BECOME A NATIONAL BEACON IN HEALTHCARE AND SAFETY SERVICES
DOVE HEALTH & SAFETY NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
MISSION STATEMENT
DHSNA founder and members are committed to advancing equity and access by providing year-round education, certification, and mentorship to those called to serve. Through our Accelerated Growth Membership Communities, we foster leadership, resilience, and lifelong learning—equipping members to become advocates, educators, and professionals who create safer, healthier environments in every sector of society.
VISION STATEMENT
The vision of the Dove Health & Safety National Association (DHNSA) is to build a global community of empowered health and safety leaders who are equipped to heal, educate, and protect. Rooted in justice, equity, and compassion, DHNSA envisions a world where every individual—regardless of background—has access to quality care, workforce opportunity, and personal restoration.
Guided by the pioneering leadership of Dr. Elizabeth Esther Barkley, DHNSA is committed to elevating the next generation of diverse professionals, expanding access to life-saving training, and establishing a lasting legacy of service that transcends borders and transforms lives.
ceo/CFO/chair - dr. elizabeth esther barkley
Dr. Elizabeth Esther Barkley, EdD, EdS, MA, PPS, CHS, CET, HP, Ph.D.-C
Founder & CEO – Dove Health & Safety National Association (DHNSA)
Dr. Elizabeth Esther Barkley brings over 40 years of combined experience in civic leadership, public education, and private practice. A trailblazer in her field, she is a pioneering Foundress among African American women in health and safety business services. Through her leadership at the Dove Health & Safety National Association (DHNSA), Dr. Barkley has championed equity, wellness, and workforce empowerment across the nation. Her expertise spans educational leadership, school psychology, and occupational health training. Guided by her life mission to restore dignity, elevate underserved communities, and transform lives through justice.
The doctor of the future will give no MEDICINE BUT will instruct his patient in the care of the human frame, in diet and in the cause and prevention of disease.
Thomas Edison
DHNSA COMMISSION IN SERVICE
JOIN DHSNA SAFETY COMMISSION
JOIN DHSNA SAFETY COMMISSION
JOIN DHSNA SAFETY COMMISSION
DOVE HEALTH & SAFETY NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, join a national task force committed to advancing safety policies, emergency preparedness, and professional standards across communities and workplaces.
JOIN A RESEARCH FOCUS GROUP
JOIN DHSNA SAFETY COMMISSION
JOIN DHSNA SAFETY COMMISSION
Collaborate with experts, scholars, and frontline professionals to explore innovative solutions in health, nutrition, behavioral sciences, and workforce wellness.
JOIN COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE
JOIN DHSNA SAFETY COMMISSION
JOIN COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE
Support outreach and service delivery to underserved populations. Be a voice in the development of healing-centered practices and grassroots health initiatives.
DHSNA CORE PROGRAMS & INITIATIVES
HEALTH & SAFETY
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PLANS
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PLANS
Dove Education & Training Services
Empowering communities through lifelong learning and workforce development.
- Career & Job Role Training
- Post-Unemployment Support
- Workforce Readiness Programs
- Professional Development & Instructor Certification
- Educational Equity Projects & Outreach
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PLANS
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PLANS
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PLANS
Dove Mental Health Support Services
Serving emotional well-being with dignity and culturally informed care.
- Brief Counseling
- Clinical Mental Health Support
- Psychological First Aid (Red Cross Certified)
- Crisis Intervention & De-escalation Support
- Mental Health Workshops & Community Awareness
RECOVERY & WELLNESS
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PLANS
RECOVERY & WELLNESS
Dove Spiritual Care Support Services
Holistic healing for the mind, body, and spirit.
- Chaplaincy & Spiritual Counseling
- Grief, Trauma, and Crisis Support
- Spiritual Care Training for Community Leaders
- Faith-Inclusive Community Engagement
- Restorative Reflection & Recovery Circles
