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ATTACHMENT 1 <br /> THE ART THERAPY INSTITUTE T <br /> PURPOSE/MISSION: TH E RA <br /> The Art Therapy Institute is an organization of mental health professionals inspired by the <br /> healing power of the arts.We provide clinical art therapy services to diverse populations, ANSIly if° <br /> empowering clients to develop their artistic identities.We also offer training to allied <br /> professionals and seek to raise awareness in the general community about our profession <br /> and the benefits of art therapy. <br /> PROGRAM: r `'_ ' <br /> •Newcomer's Art Therapy Program , '� <br /> PROPOSED SERVICES: f � 1 <br /> ATI contributes to the health and wellbeing of the growing population of newly arrived a Nik b <br /> immigrants and refugees in Chapel Hill,Carrboro and Orange County.ATI provides <br /> counseling services to approximately 230 newcomers from the Middle East,Southeast <br /> Asia,Central and Northeastern Africa and Central America children.Of these newcomers, <br /> 143 are students in Chapel Hill-Carrboro or Orange County school systems.ATI is seeking <br /> funding to support group art therapy work for newcomers that cannot be billed to <br /> insurance,expand art therapy services to reach newcomers that either do not have or lose <br /> insurance,and cover the cost of art supplies.Grant funds are primarily spent on direct <br /> services with some additional funding earmarked for evaluation. <br /> As ATI continues to grow and provide services,funding is essential to help all newcomers <br /> benefit from art therapy services.ATI provides counseling services for many disadvantaged <br /> newcomers,which helps them cultivate wellness and avoid seeking other services,such as <br /> medical care.ATI provides counseling and mentorship for refugee youth who already face <br /> academic,mental health and social challenges.This positively impacts their education.ATI <br /> seeks to improve the health,mental health and wellbeing of newcomers. <br /> PERFORMANCE MEASURES FY2015-16 F17 FY2017-18 <br /> Actual Estimated Projected <br /> #students participate in art therapy sessions 185 230 245 <br /> • from baseline to follow-up with fewer emotional difficulties 45% 50% 50% <br /> • newcomer clients who experience happiness 52% 50% 50% <br /> • clients who experienced fewer anxiety symptoms. 57% 60% 60% <br /> AGENCY BUDGET FY201516 FY2016-17 FY201718 <br /> Actual Estimated Projected <br /> Total Budget $169,000 $203,000 $218,500 <br /> Agency Request-Orange County Contribution $1,000 $5,000 $5,000 <br /> County Manager Recommended $1,000 $3,000 $3,300 <br /> Application Ranking 92 97 79 <br /> 46 <br />