What they call their work
What they do
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Mental Health Education and Awareness 2 activities
- Legislative and policy advocacyEngages in advocacy efforts to support state-level mental health legislation and promote the rights, welfare, and interests of individuals with mental illness by mobilizing members and community supporters to influence policy.
- Mental health education programsConducts educational programs for the general public, mental health professionals, and government officials on issues affecting individuals with mental illness and their families, with the goal of increasing awareness and improving community responses.
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Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 1 activity
- Mental Health Awareness GalleryOperates a physical and virtual Mental Health Awareness Gallery in Hudson, NY that showcases artwork by individuals in recovery from mental health disorders, aiming to build community understanding, reduce stigma, and support recovery through creative expression.
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Peer-Led Mental Health Support Groups 1 activity
- Peer-led support groups for individuals with mental illness and familiesProvides free, peer-led support groups that offer a safe space for individuals with mental illness and their families to share experiences and receive mutual support. These groups are available both in person and online for residents of Columbia County, NY.
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Mental Health Research and Services Funding 1 activity
- Support for mental health researchSupports research initiatives aimed at advancing prevention, treatment, rehabilitation, and recovery outcomes for individuals with mental illness.
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Who runs it
- BRIAN CARRAS — DIRECTOR
- KATHRYN SEYMOUR — DIRECTOR
- LISA CHILDERS — DIRECTOR
Who they work with
- Mental Health Association in Columbia-Greene Partner — Co-sponsors the "Stories in Color" art exhibition to promote creativity, connection, and mental wellness.
How they approach the work
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- Art-Based Stigma Reductionmethodology: art-based mental health outreachBy integrating art exhibitions created by individuals in recovery into mental health outreach, we produce reduced stigma and stronger community connections, because creative expression provides a visceral, humanizing narrative that challenges stereotypes and fosters empathy.
- Peer-Led Support Groupsmethodology: peer_supportBy facilitating peer-led support groups, we produce stronger emotional support and engagement among individuals affected by mental illness, because shared lived experience fosters trust, reduces isolation, and enables mutual understanding in ways professional-led settings cannot.