"I am a whole person, and all my parts come together."
"My primary care doctor would never ask me about mental health issues,"
Participants share relevant personal and professional experiences.

9Muses mental health support initiatives. Recovering Your Mental Health. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Published by CMHS (Center for Mental Health Services) and SAMHSA

9Muses Art Center is a drop-in center located in Fort Lauderdale, FL. We are a program of Mental Health America of Southeast Florida providing free peer-driven behavioral health support to adults with mental health and substance abuse disorders. The center has a fully functioning studio for fine arts classes and ceramic art. Participants may choose from a broad array of visual and performing arts. Classes and personalized instruction along with individual studio time allow members to create according to his/her own personal “muse." Evidenced-based wellness activities and anxiety, and depression support groups are held weekly. Members can engage in stimulating activity, free from the stigma of mental illness.

You do not need a diagnosis to attend a support group. All are welcome.
DEPRESSION SUPPORT GROUP - MON. 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
BIPOLAR DEPRESSION SUPPORT GROUP - TUE. 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
ANXIETY SUPPORT GROUP - THURS. 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
SCHIZOPHRENIA SUPPORT GROUP - FRI 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Visit Connections online for access to services throughout Broward County: www.browardconnections.org

Peer Support Services

9MusesArtCenter

The center has been promoting wellness for over twenty years and functions successfully as a peer-run organization. Members are free to come and go as they please, participate in any art classes, support groups, and wellness activities they wish, or sit and enjoy coffee and conversation with other members. Positive interaction creates a sense of empowerment and promotes mental health. Come join us! See what a Muse can do for you...

The Membership began a survey committee in the fall of 2010. After more than a year of community investment and Fine Arts displays, 9Muses art center became a refuge for adults with a mental health diagnosis.

Two New Exciting Classes in 2020
Concept Development Share ideas about self and others, objects and our environment. Discover the message you want to share in your artwork. Do exercises to help your creativity. Meditations and brainstorming sessions Monday 12-1 pm
Goal Setting Group Set goals - Discover your personal reward system. Experience encouragement, accountability and motivation through group sharing. Discuss the progress you've made. Celebrate milestones. Wednesdays 2-3 pm

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The Connections books are here! A listing of resources in Broward County providing help to those in need. 9Muses members receive one book free on premises.All other orders for Connections can be purchased online

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The Nine Muses - Daughters of Zeus & Mnemosyne (Memory) in Greek mythology are the inspiration of artists and scientists. Their names are Calliope, Clio, Erato, Euterpe, Melpomene, Polyhymnia, Terpsichore, Thalia, andUrania.