Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center, in partnership with Transitions-Mental Health Association (TMHA), is helping shine the spotlight on mental health and the struggles and triumphs that come along with it through an art exhibit at the hospital.
This community art show is a celebration of living mentally well. The exhibit offers people experiencing mental illness a way to express themselves and provides a venue to share art, feelings and thoughts with the public. The exhibit includes the entire mental health community: those in recovery, their family and friends, service providers and more.
One in four American adults live with a mental health condition, yet few seek the help they need due to stigma. The goal of this exhibit is to help the community see that people should not be defined in terms of their illness but by their strength, gifts and by the contributions they make to society.
Approximately two-dozen pieces of artwork will be on display in the main throughway at Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center located at 1010 Murray Avenue in San Luis Obispo starting Oct. 16, 2018, and will remain in place through November.
A reception will be held on Oct. 16 from 4-6 p.m. The reception and exhibit are free and open to patients and visitors at Sierra Vista. Several artists will also be on hand to discuss their pieces. Members of the media are welcome.
About Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center
As the largest hospital in San Luis Obispo County, Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center strives to produce optimal outcomes and exceptional patient experiences to the community it serves. With 164 beds, Sierra Vista puts advanced technology into the hands of experienced medical specialists to deliver quality healthcare. High-level services include neurosurgery, orthopedics, obstetrics, perinatology (high-risk pregnancy), neonatology (high-risk newborn care), pediatrics, cancer care and trauma. Sierra Vista houses the largest Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit between Santa Barbara and Salinas, the only dedicated pediatric unit in San Luis Obispo County and serves as the county’s designated trauma center. Sierra Vista is fully accredited by The Joint Commission and has been serving the community since 1959. To learn more about Sierra Vista, please visit www.sierravistaregional.com.
About Transitions-Mental Health Association
Transitions-Mental Health Association (TMHA) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to eliminating stigma and promoting recovery and wellness for people with mental illness through work, housing, community and family support services. We operate over 35 programs at locations throughout San Luis Obispo and North Santa Barbara counties. The emphasis of our innovative services is to teach vital independent living skills and help build a framework for community re-entry through personal empowerment and hands on experience. Since 1980, TMHA has been dedicated to providing work, housing, case management and life-skills support to teens and adults with mental illness while offering support, resources and education for their loved ones. For more information, visit www.T-MHA.org.