The Effects of Implementation of Art Therapy within the Homeless Population

Abstract

This proposal intends to build a partnership with the Good Sheperd Center, located in Wilmington, North Carolina, to create an 8-week intensive VTS/ art therapy program. This program will address the mental health needs of those who are experiencing homelessness, as well as provide a healing environment for all levels of trauma. A literature review has been conducted to view the effectiveness of similar programs, as well as the need for these resources in the New Hanover County region. These findings indicated that the Good Shepherd center has a large potential in being the leading facility to implement this program within the New Hanover County region.