The HELMS Foundation is a non-profit 501c3 organization created to honor the life and vision of the late artist Ryan Giambattista. . Our goal is to promote and provide Art Therapy services and programs to those individuals and families in need throughout our community by utilizing the process of active art-making with various mediums, materials, styles, and equipment to enrich and empower those struggling to participate in their community, build meaningful relationships, and engage the public.

HELMS Foundation Mission Statement

The Ryan Giamattista HELMS Foundation of the Mahoning Valley

Our mission is to provide community-based Art Therapy services in collaboration and partnership with various groups, individuals, social service organizations, learning institutions, and providers of mental health, developmental and physical disabilities.” 

Vision

Our vision is to make Art Therapies available throughout our community by providing professional services, in accordance with the highest ethical standards, to enrich, empower and improve the lives of those individuals, families, and community through active art-making. 

 ****The HELMS Foundation provides professional, licensed, registered, and /or board-certified Art Therapists who have completed and graduated with a Master level education in Art Therapy