Fountain House
Ciara Ruddock is an experienced professional in the fields of education and mental health, currently serving as Program Director and Mental Health Social Practitioner at Fountain House since August 2023. Previously, Ciara held the position of Education Specialist at Roads to Success, where responsibilities included supervising instructors and supporting lesson plan development. A significant portion of Ciara's career has been dedicated to teaching artistry, with roles at Marquis Studios and Arts For All, Inc., focusing on providing accessible artistic opportunities and leading educational programs for students with disabilities. Additional experience includes positions as a Studio Apprentice and Muralist/Mentor, alongside a strong educational background with multiple degrees in Fine Arts, Child Development, and Culturally Responsive Pedagogy.
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Millions of Americans living with serious mental illness are denied access to care and support in the community, and end up cycling through our streets, shelters, emergency rooms, and jails. For far too long our punitive, ineffective and costly approaches have taken away their capacity, dignity, and humanity. For more than 70 years, Fountain House has believed in people living with serious mental illness - who are our sons, daughters, mothers and fathers, friends and neighbors - and has proven that they can reach their goals and aspirations for a better life. Fountain House works. Our members are hospitalized and experience crisis significantly less than others with serious mental illness, resulting in 21% lower Medicaid costs. Of the 40% of our members experiencing homelessness or unstable housing when they arrive at Fountain House, 99% are housed within a year. Of the 24% of Fountain House members with a history of incarceration and justice involvement, rates of recidivism are less than 5%. Our members complete their education, find paid work, and achieve health and wellness goals at significantly higher rates than people living with serious mental illness who don’t have access to our programs. This is a model that is working in Mental Health Clubhouses across the country.