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DPH Announces ‘ArtAddiction’ Awards Ceremony in Partnership with Latin American Community Center

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Date Posted: Tuesday, June 13, 2023


ArtAddiction 2023

The Latin American Community Center (LACC) presents a unique art contest and invites participants to explore addiction through artistic expression. ArtAddiction, a juried art competition hosted by the LACC’s Prevention Promoters Program, seeks to explore addiction, recovery, and mental health through artistic expression. This year’s theme, “Change IS A Process,” has categories that include painting, drawing, photography, graphic design, and collage that explores the theme of addiction and recovery.

The public is welcome to attend the Awards Ceremony & Opening Exhibition Night on Thursday, June 15 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at The Delaware Contemporary, located at 200 S Madison St, Wilmington, DE 19801.

Attendees include Rachelle Swanson (DPH), Monica Lopez (Community Artist), Julieta Zavala (Community Artist), Daniel E. Tudares (Community Artist & ArtAddiction 2019 2nd Place Winner (Advanced), Mildred Ortega (Mental Health Therapist), and Jose Lopez (Business Owner & Vice Chair of the LACC).

The ArtAddiction program is funded by the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services’ Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health (DSAMH) through the Substance Abuse Prevention & Treatment Block Grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).  Resources for the ArtAddiction program are funded by Division of Public Health through SAMHSA’s Strategic Prevention Framework for Prescription Drugs Grant.

If you or a loved one is struggling with addiction in Delaware, call DHSS’ 24/7 Crisis Hotline to be connected to treatment and recovery options. In New Castle County, call 1-800-652-2929. Or in Kent and Sussex counties, call 1-800-345-6785. 

For free 24/7 counseling, coaching, and support, as well as links to mental health, addiction, and crisis services call the Delaware Hope Line at 833-9-HOPEDE. To search online for treatment and recovery services in Delaware or nearby states, visit HelpIsHereDE.com.

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DPH Announces ‘ArtAddiction’ Awards Ceremony in Partnership with Latin American Community Center

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Date Posted: Tuesday, June 13, 2023


ArtAddiction 2023

The Latin American Community Center (LACC) presents a unique art contest and invites participants to explore addiction through artistic expression. ArtAddiction, a juried art competition hosted by the LACC’s Prevention Promoters Program, seeks to explore addiction, recovery, and mental health through artistic expression. This year’s theme, “Change IS A Process,” has categories that include painting, drawing, photography, graphic design, and collage that explores the theme of addiction and recovery.

The public is welcome to attend the Awards Ceremony & Opening Exhibition Night on Thursday, June 15 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at The Delaware Contemporary, located at 200 S Madison St, Wilmington, DE 19801.

Attendees include Rachelle Swanson (DPH), Monica Lopez (Community Artist), Julieta Zavala (Community Artist), Daniel E. Tudares (Community Artist & ArtAddiction 2019 2nd Place Winner (Advanced), Mildred Ortega (Mental Health Therapist), and Jose Lopez (Business Owner & Vice Chair of the LACC).

The ArtAddiction program is funded by the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services’ Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health (DSAMH) through the Substance Abuse Prevention & Treatment Block Grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).  Resources for the ArtAddiction program are funded by Division of Public Health through SAMHSA’s Strategic Prevention Framework for Prescription Drugs Grant.

If you or a loved one is struggling with addiction in Delaware, call DHSS’ 24/7 Crisis Hotline to be connected to treatment and recovery options. In New Castle County, call 1-800-652-2929. Or in Kent and Sussex counties, call 1-800-345-6785. 

For free 24/7 counseling, coaching, and support, as well as links to mental health, addiction, and crisis services call the Delaware Hope Line at 833-9-HOPEDE. To search online for treatment and recovery services in Delaware or nearby states, visit HelpIsHereDE.com.

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