Mary Woods
Mary Woods
Public-private partnerships to improve community health: a conversation with Philadelphia leaders Dr. Arthur Evans, Joseph Pyle, Jane Golden, and Sara Ansell.
Public-private partnerships to improve community health: a conversation with Philadelphia leaders Dr. Arthur Evans, Joseph Pyle, Jane Golden, and Sara Ansell.
Public-private partnerships to improve community health: a conversation with Philadelphia leaders Dr. Arthur Evans, Joseph Pyle, Jane Golden, and Sara Ansell.
Monday 30th April 2012
Discover how Philadelphia's art programs are transforming communities and supporting recovery from mental illness and substance use disorders on 'One Hour AT A Time'.
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Mary Woods
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Sobriety Toolkit
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Family Recovery from Addiction
Recovery from Trauma
Creative Recovery Journeys
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Get the buttons here!Art and Recovery: Philadelphia's Unique Approach to Community Healing
Art can be restorative and it can be healing and it can be preventative, and that art transforms all of our silos, if you will, that we have in behavioral health and also in community in terms of funding and goals.
Imagine walking through a neighborhood where vibrant murals tell stories of hope, resilience, and recovery. In this episode of 'One Hour AT A Time', host Mary Woods brings together four influential leaders from Philadelphia to discuss an inspiring initiative that marries art and mental health. Joining her are Dr. Arthur C.
Evans Jr., Commissioner of Philadelphia’s Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services (DBHIDS); Joseph Pyle, President of the Thomas Scattergood Behavioral Health Foundation; Jane Golden, Executive Director of the City of Philadelphia Mural Arts Program; and Sara Ansell, Program Manager of the Mural Arts Program’s Porch Light Initiative. The conversation centers on the Porch Light Initiative, a groundbreaking three-year collaboration aimed at improving individual and community health in North Philadelphia neighborhoods.
This initiative is a testament to the power of public-private partnerships, supported by organizations like The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, The Thomas Scattergood Behavioral Health Foundation, and the William Penn Foundation. The guests delve into the challenges faced by individuals in recovery as they reintegrate into their communities. They emphasize the importance of developing a new identity through creative expression and the transformative role of art in this process.
Jane Golden shares heartwarming stories of how murals have not only beautified neighborhoods but also provided a sense of belonging and purpose to those in recovery. Funding and evaluation are crucial elements discussed in the episode, highlighting the need for sustained support to measure the impact of such community programs. The guests also explore the potential for replicating successful initiatives in other cities, offering a blueprint for how art can be a powerful tool in mental health and addiction recovery.
Tune in to hear how Philadelphia's mural arts program is making a tangible difference in the lives of many, turning walls into canvases of hope and healing.