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We support adults 18+ of working age who feel at a low point in life and are struggling with mental health challenges through an extensive programme of Creative Arts on Referral workshops and courses.

WHAT WE OFFER

Come Connect is a very informal online space for an open chat, information sharing, and relaxing art activity in a small group of people. Arty-Folks Wellbeing Coach will help you enrol on the course suited to your needs.

COME CONNECT

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Nobody knows what it feels like to walk a mile in your shoes. Arty-Folks will walk the extra mile alongside you to help you find your pace. Art is a powerful tool to spark the human drive to thrive.

HOW WE HELP

YOUR DONATION

WILL HAVE A DIRECT IMPACT

ON THE LIVES OF

PEOPLE AROUND 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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