Compassionate Touch Network

Since 2008, "Minds Interrupted - Stories of Lives Affected by Mental Illness" has been addressing a key challenge that exists in every community across the country - the stigma of mental illness. Mental illness - either someone with an illness or a family member who has a loved one with an illness.

We utilize writing workshops and monologue presentations to educate communities. Showcasing these stories in the dramatic setting of a theater allows for greater public access and gives people with an illness and families the respect they deserve. To date, there have been thirteen unique productions including nine in New Mexico, with over 5000 people attending.