Tompkins County Whole Health to Host “PROS Journeys: Stories in Art”
Published on August 13, 2025
Tompkins County Whole Health (TCWH) invites the community to join us for an evening of reflection and celebration on Friday, August 22nd, from 5:00pm-7:30pm, at our Mental Health Services Building at 201 E. Green St. (downtown Ithaca). “PROS Journeys: Stories in Art” will showcase mixed media artwork by individuals engaged in personal growth with the PROS program. This event is free and open to the public; refreshments will be served.
The PROS Program (Personal Recovery Oriented Services) is a comprehensive recovery-oriented program for adults with severe and persistent mental illness. The main goal of the program is to help people work on all aspects of their life — social, employment, education, housing, finding purpose — when mental health or substance use creates barriers.
Often the outcome of participating in PROS includes an improvement in overall quality of life, a decrease in hospitalization and movement towards personal goals. Each class cycle lasts 12 weeks and can be started at any time. Some examples of classes include Boundaries in Balance, Peer Support, Coping with Panic, Strengthening Social Skills, Financial Wellness and Healthy Relationships.
PROS Director Heather Sanford stated, “At PROS, participants are in the driver's seat and work with staff to write their own recovery plan. Classes are offered based on needs and requests of the participants, so offerings may vary. Anytime is the right time to start down your recovery path! We accept new clients on a rolling basis – call the office to schedule an intake: 607-274-6200.”
Sanford continued, “We hope everyone will join us for “PROS Journeys: Stories in Art”. We are so proud of our hard-working participants, and this art show is a visual culmination of their efforts. Together, we will celebrate courage, creativity, and the power of the human spirit!”
For additional information about related services and programs, visit our website pages for PROS and Mental Health Services.
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