This first-of-its-kind museum program was created to help Granite State residents impacted by the opioid crisis. The program provides support for loved ones whose family members suffer from substance use disorder, our country’s #1 public health concern. The Art of Hope engages participants in guided conversation in the galleries and a special art activity, using art as a conduit for generating understanding, awareness and healing. Art experience is not required, and advance registration is not required. For more information, email [email protected], visit online at currier.org, or call 603-518-4951.

Services include: 1) Financial Literacy, creating a budget, banking/ checking accounts, managing your finances; 2) Wellness as we age 3) Nutrition, shopping, simple, health meal planning, a well-stocked kitchen; 4) Legal, making a will, power of attorney, health care proxy, divorce resolution and credit counseling; 5) Housing, service agreements, tenancy rights/ responsibilities, referrals to community partner; 6) MH /SUD, signs/symptoms of crises, trauma and connection to MH and addictions issues; clinical group and individual sessions. PHASE Addictions Recovery-30-day cycle of psycho-educational groups, 12 Step Programs & individual sessions; Resiliency Nutritional and Neuro Emotional Technique Program; 7) Hobbies and activities 8) Basic Life Skills, personal hygiene, maintaining an orderly residence; 9) Community Supports, types, resources, and making connections; 10) Arts Expression, individual, group sessions, shows.

Variety of art classes offered for cancer patients and their families using various art mediums as a modality to identify and express thoughts and feelings, leading to insight and ability to make changes. Techniques may include drawing, collage, clay, and guided imagery..