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Families compassionately helping families of loved ones challenged by mental illness.Assist families in understanding the mental health system and securing treatment for their ill loved ones.Advocate for improvements in psychiatric care and treatment of severe persistent mental illness; support for research-based strategies of sustainable patient recovery.

Erasing the Distance uses the power of performance to disarm stigma, spark dialogue, educate, and promote healing surrounding issues of mental health.

Open Sky programs complement the efforts of other professionals, to address barriers and relieve suffering. Through the daily rhythm of care farming, and by learning and practicing independent living skills, day-participants and residents develop habits and abilities that foster a more balanced and resilient life. Vocation and employability are also enhanced. Open Sky provides public education via workshops, trainings, lectures and written information, on issues of mental health and disability. Mental Health First Aid is a core training for staff, volunteers, participants and local citizens, toward wider community mental health strategies and understandings.

Anime For Humanity is a 501©(3) charity non-profit dedicated to using Anime and Cosplay as a medium to challenge the stigma surrounding mental health. We attend conventions all over the nation to meet people face to face, start conversations that spark change, and hand out resources to anyone looking for support and community. We believe that Anime and Cosplay give us an opportunity to move people from silence to honesty, from isolation to community, from pain to hope and healing. Our vision is to use anime as a tool to create a world where mental illness is understood, effectively treated, and ultimately prevented. There are many who suffer from mental health issues silently. They might not be ready to reach out, know where to look for help, or find the courage to step into therapy. Our mission is to reach them and provide them with hope and the mental health resources they need. Taking time to understand their mental illness and celebrate what brings us together in conventions can be one of the most direct ways we can reduce social isolation and challenge the stigma surrounding mental health.

Me2/ (“me, too”) is the world’s only classical music organization created for individuals with mental illnesses and the people who support them. Me2/ serves as a model organization where people with and without mental illnesses work together in an environment where acceptance is an expectation, patience is encouraged, and supporting each other is a priority. Our flagship ensemble, Me2/Orchestra–Burlington, is a non-auditioned orchestra that rehearses weekly and performs 3-4 times annually in traditional concert venues, inside correctional and rehabilitation facilities, and for mental health events. Our newest ensemble, Me2/Orchestra–Boston, launched in September 2014. Both of these orchestras give exhilarating performances that encourage dialogue about mental health issues and erase the stigma surrounding mental illnesses.