ST. JOHNSBURY — Northeast Kingdom Human Services (NKHS) and Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital (NVRH) are partnering bring The 99 Faces Project, sculptures and paintings that destigmatize mental health, to the Northeast Kingdom.

Challenging how individuals living with mental illness are seen by others, and showcase the healing power of love and acceptance. Art Gallery Curator Jen Layn said, “This reinforces the message that your symptoms do not define who you are.” The exhibit attempts to display big picture scientific information through easily understandable art, while intimately showing glowing lifelike faces of the portraits of the 99. ”

“Veterans struggle with many mental health challenges,” NKHS Director of Marketing, Development and Community Relations Lila Bennett said. “It’s important for them to not only find support in local services and in their family and friends, but to also see that they are viewed as integral figures in the fabric of society.”