Institute of Art Therapy Inc.
Institute of Art Therapy Inc.
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About this organization
Mission
The Art Therapy Institute's mission is to advance the well-being and mental health of diverse North Carolinians through accessible, strengths-based, culturally responsive art therapy; to further support our communities through local events and professional development opportunities; and to contribute to and uphold research, theory, and practice of the creative arts therapies. ATI offers both individual and group art therapy services to children, adolescents, adults and families. Art therapy can help clients express feelings too difficult to talk about, increase self-esteem and confidence, identify feelings and blocks to emotional growth and find an avenue for communication through art.
About
The Newcomer Art Therapy Project ATI contributes to the health and well-being of the growing population of refugees, immigrants, and asylum seekers (collectively, "newcomers") relocating to the Triangle and Triad areas. Through the Newcomer Art Therapy Project (NATP), ATI provides arts-based counseling services to newcomer children and adolescents in local schools, and adults at local health clinics, resettlement agencies, and community-based support groups. These art therapy services help newcomers address issues from their past, succeed in their new school and work settings, acculturate to North Carolina, and build hopes for the future. In 2019, the NATP served over 350 child, adolescent, and adult refugees and immigrants hailing from over 40 countries worldwide. The majority of these clients fall below the poverty line, and lack adequate health insurance and access to resources, including mental health care. In addition, many of these clients have experienced tremendous challenges in their lives, including trauma, life in refugee camps, deaths in their families, and continued difficulties with acculturation, self-esteem, and language barriers. NATP group and individual art therapy sessions use strengths-based approaches to address the psychological needs of newcomers, including but not limited to directives that explore clients' past experiences, their current acculturation struggles, and their goals for the future. These art therapy services help clients build resilience and hope while reducing anxiety, depression, and PTSD symptoms. This in turn helps them succeed in school, develop social skills, increase self-esteem and self-confidence, return to jobs and family life, maintain their cultural community ties, and also acculturate into their new host communities. ATI utilizes art shows, community events, and partnerships with other organizations to empower our clients and share their stories with the greater community. NATP is funded by community member donations and foundation grants, Medicaid and insurance billing, and some school- and partnering-program-based funding. ATI partnered with various agencies in 2019 to serve clients in the NATP program, including but not limited to the Orange County Refugee Health Coalition, USCRI, Church World Service, the Refugee Community Partnership, the UNC Refugee Mental Health and Wellness Initiative, the Chapel Hill/Carrboro City Schools, the Durham Public Schools, the Doris Henderson Newcomers School, Piedmont Health Services, and the Duke Kenan Institute for Ethics.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The purpose of the non-profit, as set forth in the filing, is “The art therapy institute's mission is to advance the well-being and mental health of diverse north carolinians through accessible, strengths-based, culturally responsive art therapy; to further support our communities through local events and professional development opportunities; and to contribute to and uphold research, theory, and practice of the creative arts therapies. ati offers both individual and group art therapy services to children, adolescents, adults and families. art therapy can help clients express feelings too difficult to talk about, increase self-esteem and confidence, identify feelings and blocks to emotional growth and find an avenue for communication through art.”.
When discussing its purpose, they were characterized as: “The art therapy institute's mission is to advance the well-being and mental health of diverse north carolinians through accessible, strengths-based, culturally responsive art therapy; to further support our communities through local events and professional development opportunities; and to contribute to and uphold research, theory, and practice of the creative arts therapies. ati offers both individual and group art therapy services to children, adolescents, adults and families. art therapy can help clients express feelings too difficult to talk about, increase self-esteem and confidence, identify feelings and blocks to emotional growth and find an avenue for communication through art.”.
- The state in which the non-profit is legally authorized to operate is NC, as reported.
- The filing confirms that the non-profit's address in 2020 was 200 N Greensboro Street, Carrboro, NC, 27510.
- The form of the non-profit reports 2 employees as of 2020.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $250,000 and $500,000.
- Revenue is between $250,000 and $500,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$22,466.
- The organization has 9 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 2005.
- The organization pays $157,548 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $43,936 in fundraising expenses.