Question 1

Art Therapy/Creative Arts Therapy Organizations

Accepted Answer

American Art Therapy Association
 www.arttherapy.org
 
New York Art Therapy Associataion
www.nyarttherapy.org
Art Therapies Credentials Board
www.atcb.org​​​​​​​
 
Art Therapy Alliance
http://arttherapyalliance.org/

Question 2

Creative and Expressive Arts Therapies Resources

Accepted Answer

National Coalition of Creative Arts Therapies Associations, Inc.
https://www.nccata.org​​​​​​​
Expressive Therapies Summit
summit.expressivemedia.org

Question 3

Crisis Prevention and Intervention

Accepted Answer

In need of Immediate Support, NYC:
NYC Well
 
For Crisis Counseling:
Call 988

Domestic Violence Support, NYC:
https://www1.nyc.gov/site/hra/help/domestic-violence-support.page
 
Domestic Violence Hotline:
https://www.thehotline.org

Question 4

Suicide Prevention and Intervention

Accepted Answer

National Suicide Prevention Hotline
1-800-273-8255

NY State Suicide Hotline and Crisis Counseling
Call: 988

Question 5

Alternative Practitioners

Accepted Answer

Holistic Podiatry and Healing
Dr. Sherri Greene
www.drsherrigreene.com
 
Chiropractor
Dr. Steven Levy
(212) 877-5587
 
Functional Medicine and Chiropractor
Dr. Loren Marks
https://www.docmarks.com

Question 6

Fun For (a) Change

Accepted Answer

Singles, Couples and Community Events hosted by Create a Date
www.funforachange.wordpress.com

Question 7

Art Supply List

Accepted Answer

These and/or similar products can be purchased from most any art supply store, though they are linked to Amazon. All materials come in different sizes and variations. This list is by no means comprehensive and is just a place to begin your research. Purchase as few or as many as are of interest to you. 
PAINTING:
Watercolor Palette Paints
Watercolor Tubes of Paint
Watercolor Brushes (with paint in them)
Acrylic Paints
Brushes (Nylon so can be used with Acrylic or Watercolor)
Brush Option 2
Watercolor and/or Acrylic Paper – 9" x 12" (available in a range of sizes)
Acrylic Paint Palette
DRAWING:
Oil Pastels
Oil Pastels Option 2
Chalk Pastels
Fine Tipped Markers
Broad Tipped Markers
Dual Tipped Brush Markers 
Colored Pencils
Charcoal pencils
Pencil Sharpener
Sketch Pads/Art Journal
Sketch Pad Option 2
Sketch Pad Option 3
CLAY:
Model Magic Clay
Self Hardening Clay
Clay Tools
MIXED MEDIA:
Collage papers
Glue Sticks
Washi Tape
Pipe Cleaners
Magazines
Found Objects
Beads
Tape
Scissors
Any materials that excite you

Resources and Links

Art Therapy/Creative Arts Therapy Organizations