Path With Art: Exploring the Impact of Community Arts Programming on Trauma Recovery

This mixed-methods study explored the impact of community-based arts programming on psychosocial outcomes associated with trauma recovery among adults with low-to-no-income engaged in active recovery from homelessness, domestic abuse, substance use, and other forms of trauma. Conducted in partnership with Path with Art, the study assessed mental well-being, social connectedness, and self-efficacy using validated pre- and post-intervention surveys alongside qualitative exit-surveys. Participants (N = 80) demonstrated statistically significant improvements in mental well-being (p