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)

PROUD PARTNERSHIPS

  • Boston Healthcare for the Homeless Program

  • Rosie's Place

  • Boston Medical Center

  • Massachusetts General Hospital

  • University of Pittsburgh Medical Center

  • The Alzheimer's Association of the Capital Region

  • The Independent Living Center of the Hudson Valley

  • Institute for Music and Neurological Function

  • Canterbury Place

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Contact Us

Calling all artists and musicians! Interested in getting involved in what we do? Fill out some info and we will be in touch shortly. We can’t wait to hear from you!