Woodworking as Therapy

Woodworking as Therapy

By: Robert Johnson with Sawinery Woodworking allows you to create unique and interesting things out of wood, but it also offers a number of therapeutic benefits. Many therapists suggest woodworking to clients who are suffering from depression, anxiety and even post-traumatic stress disorder. Sometimes distracting one’s self is a good way to get temporary relief […]

New Women’s Group

New Women’s Group

Welcome! We are so thrilled to introduce a new peer recovery & wellness group, as part of our art programming, called Surviving To Thriving! This group is designed specifically for women that have experienced trauma and it would not be possible without the support and partnership of The Women’s Center of Jacksonville.  Debbie Reed will […]

I Still Matter Receives MHA’s Ripple Effect Award!

I Still Matter Receives MHA’s Ripple Effect Award!

Hi friends, It is with great honor I share with you today that we were selected as the Innovation/Program of the Year Award recipient for the Ripple Effect:  Northeast Florida Mental Health Awards, presented by Mental Health America of Northeast Florida. This award recognizes a program that has demonstrated creativity in addressing mental illness.  We were nominated […]

Come Volunteer With Us!

Come Volunteer With Us!

College Interns | Teens who need volunteer hours | Peer Specialists | Artists | Non-artists We are growing and have several volunteer/intern openings available! If you do not see anything on this list that you feel is your strength there is still room for you! Please reach out to us via email and we can […]