Art with Heart is a charitable 501c3 nonprofit organization that creates and distributes therapeutic books and offers supportive trainings that are aimed at helping high-risk youth learn to manage their emotions and stress, and express their needs in healthy ways.
Our books are unique in that they combine engaging art with therapies that help youth cope with overwhelming feelings – even in the midst of crisis, such as after a diagnosis of cancer, a natural disaster, or the tragedy of a school shooting. In this way, Art with Heart supports their emotional and social growth, paving the way for success in school and in life.
The need for Art with Heart’s work is driven by the approximately 17 million children in the U.S. alone that are experiencing special health care needs or mental health disorders. Of this number, at least 4 million (1 in 5) suffer from a serious mental illness that impacts their ability to function in school and in life. But of this number, only 20% receive the mental health services they need; 80% are left behind. Art with Heart fills the void by providing tools that help bridge this gap.
Watch our video or read our BLOG to find out more about our methodology. Or read the results of the EVALUATION STUDY that highlights the benefits of our Chill & Spill program on high-risk youth.
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For more details, please visit our EVENTS page.
- September 22: Color of Hope Fundraising Breakfast
- October TBD: Bruce Tyler Youth Fund Event
- October TBD: Chill & Spill Intensive Training
- December TBD: Chill & Spill Youth Art Gallery Show in downtown Seattle
Your support of our Annual Fund Campaign will help to improve over 3,500 children’s lives this year. Help us reach our goal to support high-risk children by donating to support our efforts today!
