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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.

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.

In order to support mental health and wellness in families, to strengthen education and literacy in young people, and to bolster young people's creativity and imagination, Orlando Repertory Theatre creates experiences that enlighten, entertain and enrich the lives of family and young audiences .

* Creative Retirement is a not-for-profit organization devoted to life-long learning. * We are firm believers in mental stimulation as a major factor in good health and longevity. * We provide interesting and informative programs for people of varied interests. * We offer programs at affordable prices.

NOMAF expands the services of the NOMC and its mission to keep New Orleans music ALIVE by sustaining New Orleans’ traditional music cultures. We do this by providing cost-efficient access to comprehensive, wellness education and preventive health care, mental health and social services. Regardless of the patients’ ability to pay, NOMC is the medical home for more than 2,500 local musicians and tradition bearers.

Rock To Recovery uses group songwriting, playing, and recording to help people heal from addiction, mental health challenges, eating disorders, and trauma. The program connects participants with professional-musician facilitators (many in recovery themselves) to build community, self-expression, and coping skills through music.

Since it’s inception seven years ago, Lookup Theatre has performed at The Art Gallery of Ontario, LuminaTO, Nuite Blance, HarbourFront Centre and Cirque Pacifica (Hawaii), to name just a few. They have developed and performed several full-length kids’ shows on environmental awareness at The Kid’s World of Energy Festival and HarbourKIDS. During the fall and winter 2010/2011, Lookup developed a circus and theatre show with youth in the mental health community, to build self-esteem, encourage dignity and spread awareness of mental health issues in Canada. Now and over the next 2 years the youth are going to high schools in Toronto spreading their message with our circus show. In the summer of 2011, they brought the joy of social circus and theatre to the youth in Grey/Bruce County. This coming summer of 2012 help support the youth tour their environmental show in Grey/ Bruce county.

Heartspeak provides a platform to share your story & connect with others. Heartspeakers from all walks of life contribute and share stories that inspire (spanning ability, race, culture, socio-economic status, faith, age) and lessons learned. Heartspeak integrates topics confronting youth today—relationships, mental health, school life, transitions, mental health, addictions, safety, equity/inclusion, social justice (rights of children and youth), finding purpose, and navigating career paths. Heartspeak themes address Aboriginal issues, disabilities, homelessness, gender/sexual minorities (LGBTQI), racism, bullying/violence. Heartspeak learning resources/services bring greater understanding of the issues confronting youth today and provides a vehicle for educators/school staff (teachers, principals, superintendents); children & youth (grades 4-12/post-secondary);parents/families/siblings; community youth organizations’ to spark dialogue and share solutions.