Inner City Health Program

The Creative Works Studio is an occupational therapy based program.

The Creative Works Studio helps individuals living with mental health challenges heal and cope . . .

Healing through the power of artistic expression.

Our Mission is to provide a community based creative arts studio

. . .that offers a safe and accepting place of healing

. . .for people marginalized by the challenges of living with severe and persistent mental illness or addictions.

The healing process is based on the integration of the principles of occupational therapy, mental health, primary care, visual arts and vocational counselling.

We support our members on their self-guided journey to self-expression through art

. . .greater self esteem, improved confidence and eventually increased participation with the larger community.

We value each member and each member’s contribution to our community

We value: Creative arts as the preferred medium for healing

We value:Our members as artists

We Value: Personal growth, enabled through applied therapeutic principles

We value: The studio as a safe and accepting place for our members

We value: Professionalism, integrity and excellence in our work

We value: Public education and advocacy

“I need a place to go... where I can create things and be proud of my work, an opportunity to contribute to the community.”

Annual Art Exhibition December 1 & 2

2012 Creative Works Studio Calendar: The Blues