Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is Unique Union, Inc.?
The Unique Union, Inc. is a local gathering place at the intersection of applied art, urban culture, mental wellness, and creative community in Ward 7 Southeast Washington, DC.
What is our Vision?
We are working to facilitate local connections through guided art-as-therapy practices in a trauma-informed, group setting, to ultimately provide a creative, inclusive and therapeutic environment for our inner city community.
What do we offer?
We are offering our dynamic, constantly evolving and monthly-themed #SelfCareSunday Craft Workshop program to encourage a healthy mental relationship with self expression and visual art in a safe and conscious environment, turned virtual. Click here to learn more!
Join us as we offer Adult Mental Health First Aid USA, an 8 hour training certification program created by the National Council of Behavioral Health, that teaches members of the public how to help a person developing a mental health problem (including a substance use problem), experiencing a worsening of an existing mental health problem or in a mental health crisis. Click here to find out more about this innovative program.
Our 2021 Young #SelfCare in the Summer Program activities have been selected across the following themes: art education, arts and crafts, botany, wellness and music. Programming starts on June 14th. 100% of all proceeds from our Branded Merchandise go toward supporting this upcoming Youth Summer Camp Program, geared to 9 - 15 year old Creatives, looking to maintain their mental wellness through culturally appropriate craft-making and visual art. Click here to learn more!
Who do we serve?
We are a collective made of artistic individuals like you, on a journey to maintain emotional well-being through crafting.
How can you get involved?
There are so many ways to get involved in our arts and wellness organization! You can click the links below as we are accepting:
Donations (in-kind art supplies or monetary)
Volunteers (aged 21 years and older)
How can you partner with us?
You can request to partner with our organization by sending a detailed email to info@UniqueUnion.org
What is our Tax ID Number?
Unique Union, Inc.'s IRS EIN # is 84-2722226.
Resources
Below is a list of wellness and educational resources for Artists and Creatives.
Mental Health Resources for Artists Weathering COVID-19
https://blog.fracturedatlas.org/mental-health-resources-artists-covid-19
List of Arts Resources During the COVID-19 Outbreak
https://creative-capital.org/2020/03/13/list-of-arts-resources-during-the-covid-19-outbreak/
American Art Therapy Association's Art Therapist Locator
https://arttherapy.org/art-therapist-locator/
Explore the Potential of the Arts in Healthcare Settings
https://www.americansforthearts.org/by-topic/arts-and-healing
Artist's Mental Health Resources
https://zencare.co/mental-health/artist-mental-health
25 Online Resources Every Artist Should Know About
https://www.artworkarchive.com/blog/25-online-resources-every-artist-should-know-about
Listing of Mobile Crisis Units by State
https://www.beam.community/mobilecrisis
Resources from National Alliance on Mental Illness
http://www.namidc.org/find-support
Creativity and Recovery: The Mental Health Benefits of Art Therapy https://www.rtor.org/2018/07/10/benefits-of-art-therapy/
Resources from the Anxiety and Depression Association of America
Unique Union, Inc. is a sponsored project of Fractured Atlas, a non-profit, 501(c)(3) arts service organization. Contributions for the purposes of Unique Union, Inc. must be made payable to Fractured Atlas and are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.
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