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We need everyone, including you, to GET INVOLVED and make a difference to people who feel at a low point in life and are struggling with mental health challenges around you and in your local community.

COME CONNECT if you are not sure whether our Creative Arts on Referral programme of art for mental health workshops and courses are for you. Meet our tutors informally for an open chat and relaxing art activity in a small group of people.

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Nobody will ever know what it feels like to walk a mile in your shoes. People’s Journeys show that art is a powerful tool to spark the human drive to thrive and how Arty-Folks staff and peers will walk the extra mile to support you.

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“We were all so excited when she started University. We just couldn't understand how she developed such a serious mental illness in such a short time. We hadn't even heard of 'psychosis' before! Arty-Folks helped her feel she was not on her own with this illness and us parents to come to terms and better understand."

Mother

Service User, 19 years old

Donated: £250

“After a while I realised I am not ‘a problem’ or ‘an illness’, I was just struggling to understand how to deal with life’s difficulties. Arty-Folks gave me time and space to learn about myself and people around me who could understand what I was going through.”

Service User

Service User, 48 years old

Donated: £50

"I was getting really frustrated because I just couldn't understand why medication didn't cure her. She attended Arty-Folks every week and then began doing more things for herself, one step at a time. It helped me understand that there was no quick fix, but that's ok."

Husband

Service User, 28 years old

Donated: £100

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