Jacksonville nonprofits, artists bring awareness to mental health through murals

In front of an old church building on Timuquana and Blanding Roads on the Westside in Jacksonville, you will find a new, brightly colored mural that is hoping to raise awareness about mental health in the community.

The building is home to Inspire to Rise, Inc., a non-profit organization that helps people who struggle with substance misuse and/or mental health and assists individuals in their personal growth and overall wellness.

The mural is a collaboration between Inspire to Rise, and the nonprofit organization Hearts 4 Minds, whose mission is to create awareness and remove the stigma of mental illness and help prevent suicide.