The arts are important for our mental health
You are not alone
WEALLHAVEASTORY is a series of nine free arts workshops designed to foster connection among individuals impacted by mental illness. Open to anyone age 12 and older, each workshop stands on its own, allowing participants to attend the sessions that best fit their schedules and interests.
Recognizing that people affected by mental health challenges often feel isolated and alone, this series offers a safe, welcoming, and supportive space to build meaningful connections within the mental health community while encouraging creative expression.
Participants will explore a variety of art forms, including music, creative movement, singing, painting, and comedy. Each experience is designed to encourage bonding, self-expression, and shared experience.
The series is named WEALLHAVEASTORY after High Notes Avante’s mental health anthem, created for our 10th anniversary. Its lyrics were written to inspire connection and empowerment among those affected by mental illness.
The song serves as a unifying element throughout the series. It may be played softly in the background, performed live during events, or learned and sung together as a group.
At its heart, both the series and the song remind us of something deeply important: we are not alone, because really, we all have a story.
We happily accept donations via Canada Helps and welcome sponsorship enquiries.
This workshop series is made possible through the support of the Ontario Trillium Foundation Seed Grant, which we are proud to have received.
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