2nd Annual St. Mary’s Art Walk

2nd Annual St. Mary’s Art Walk

Due to the success of last years event we are hosting another! Join over 50 local artists and vendors for fun, food and entertainment at our 2nd annual St. Mary’s Art Walk! When you shop local you support families in your community. When you purchase local art at this event you help encourage and support […]

Avoiding Stigmatizing Language

Avoiding Stigmatizing Language

What is stigma? According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), stigma is an attempt to label. It is a mark of shame or disgrace that results in discrimination. “Stigma” is a buzz word in the mental health field. We hear national and local organizations talking about it and for some of us, it’s […]

The Color of Success

The Color of Success

It’s been about a year since we participated in One Spark. We made a lot of connections during the 5 day festival. One Spark gave us the courage to grow and helped validate the idea of bringing art groups to those living with mental illness in Jacksonville. One Spark was challenging. The five 11-hour day […]

Motherhood and Mental Illness

Motherhood and Mental Illness

For as long as I can remember I have wanted to be a mom. I was always the mom when my friends and I played house. I remember asking for and receiving a baby doll for many Christmases, even my tenth when my obsession with motherhood outweighed even my growing passion for soccer. I felt […]