Our stories

Jacob's story

“I started making new friends and I got my groove for life back”

I have gone from not being able to leave the house to getting my independence back, going back to work and achieving the goals I had set out.

Lucy’s story - art as a form of self-care

“I felt like this centre gave me so much and put me on a path to succeed”

I use art as an outlet for the experiences I’ve gone through, as well as a way of reaching out to others and starting a conversation.

Cynthia’s story – communicating through art

“Art began as an escape and a safe way of expressing myself.”

I encourage other people to feel free to express themselves and be open about the mental health struggles they might have.