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 […]

Why Give?

Why Give?

November17, 2018 is #givingtuesday Celebrated on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving (in the U.S.) and the widely recognized shopping events Black Friday and Cyber Monday, #GivingTuesday kicks off the charitable season, when many focus on their holiday and end-of-year giving. #GivingTuesday is a global day of giving fueled by the power of social media and collaboration. […]

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 […]