Heart and Mind Foundation

Heart and Mind Foundation

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Art and Music Can Express What Words Sometimes Cannot.

For individuals facing mental health challenges, neurodegenerative diseases, or other health conditions, creative outlets provide powerful emotional healing. Art and music uplift spirits, spark memories, reduce anxiety, and support overall well-being.

Incorporating art and music into treatment encourages self-expression, fosters resilience, and enhances quality of life. Whether through painting, singing, or playing an instrument, creative expression brings joy and offers meaningful support to those navigating difficult health journeys.

Who We Are

Heart and Mind is a 501 c(3) nonprofit organization that recognizes art and music’s profound impact on overall health and well-being.

Our initiative connects artists and musicians with care facilities, clinics, hospitals, and community organizations across the U.S. We help individuals of all ages and backgrounds engage in creative expressions that can boost cognitive function, support physical rehabilitation, reduce stress, and enhance emotional resilience. Committed to inclusivity, we ensure that both artists and participants feel valued and supported.

Backed by research demonstrating creativity’s healing power, we empower individuals to navigate challenges, find joy, and create meaningful experiences that foster recovery, connection, and hope.

By bringing art, music, and interactive workshops into care settings, we aim to inspire resilience, foster community, and bring light to the most challenging moments of care.

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Testimonial

  • "It makes our patients feel seen and like they haven't been forgotten"

    - Dan Maloney

    Manager of Service Programs at Boston Healthcare for the Homeless Program (BHCHP)

  • “Patients who decide to learn how to play the piano even in a rudimentary way when they’re in the early stages of Alzheimer’s show remarkable improvement in recall and memory - probably as good as any drug.”

    - Dr. Rudy Tanzi

    Director of the Genetics and Aging Research Unit, Director of the Henry and Allison McCance Center for Brain Health, Co-Director of the MassGeneral Institute for Neurodegenerative Disease at Massachusetts General Hospital and musician.

PROUD PARTNERSHIPS

  • Logo for Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program featuring a stylized bridge silhouette.

  • Pink logo for Rosie's Place featuring a steaming coffee cup with a rose design, alongside the text "Rosie's Place 50 Years" and the tagline "Turning hope into help".

  • Logo of Boston Medical Center with the tagline 'Exceptional care. Without exception.' in blue text.

  • Logo of Massachusetts General Hospital featuring a blue shield with 'MGH 1811' and a white building icon, alongside the text 'Massachusetts General Hospital'.

  • University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) logo with text

  • Logo of the Alzheimer's Association with purple text and a stylized purple brain icon on a white background.

  • Logo of the Independent Living Center of the Hudson Valley with blue bird and mountain scene.

  • Logo of the Institute for Music and Neurologic Function featuring a stylized purple and light purple DNA double helix with a green heart in the center, and the organization's name written in purple text.

  • Logo for Canterbury Place Retirement Residence, featuring a stylized crown or fleur-de-lis above the name.

Follow Us On Social Media

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A woman playing a string instrument, standing between two red chairs with a decorative carpet and potted plants in the background, with a large blue banner that says 'HOPE' hanging behind her.
A young man with glasses, wearing a black sweater and jeans, playing an electric guitar in a room with a piano and colorful artwork in the background.
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Contact Us

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