At the heart of many of their comments was the toxic effect of stigma and discrimination of those struggling with Mental Health in Fort Lauderdale.
9Muses Art Center!
Behavioral Health Support,
Art Classes &
Support Groups
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.
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Where you can call and talk to someone who listens,understands and cares.
954-578-5640
Hours of Operation 6:00 - 10:00 PM Monday to Friday
You may leave a message for Seth Line during off hours and your call will be returned.
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 behavioral health issues..
9Muses behavioral health wellness 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 peer-driven behavioral health support services to adults with mental illness. The center has a fully functioning art studio and includes a fine arts curriculum. Art classes can help reduce psychological stress, a contributing cause of illness for those with mental health diagnosis. 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." Members can engage in stimulating activity, free from the stigma of mental illness. Mental health support groups and recovery workshops are held weekly.
Visit Connections online for access to services throughout Broward County: www.browardconnections.org
9Muses Art Center utilizes self-expression to help improve the lives of adults living with behavioral health issues. The center has been providing behavioral health support for over twenty years, and functions successfully as a peer-run organization with a life coach and certified peer specialists available for individual mentoring. Members are free to come and go as they please, They can participate in any classes and groups they wish or sit and enjoy coffee and conversation with other members. Positive interaction creates a sense of self-empowerment. and promotes mental health. Come join us! See what a Muse can do for you...
You do not need a diagnosis to attend a mental health support group. All are welcome.
DEPRESSION SUPPORT - MON. 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
BIPOLAR DEPRESSION SUPPORT - TUE. 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
ANXIETY SUPPORT - THURS. 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
SCHIZOPHRENIA SUPPORT - FRI 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM