Hailey and the Brainstormers are a troupe of people, and puppets, who have lived experience with mental illness and/or work in the field of mental health. We hail from Campbell River, BC, Canada, and our intention is to educate, empower, and inspire. We also hope to reduce the stigma and shame around mental illness through sharing our experiences, factual information, resources, concepts of recovery, and coping skills. This will all be done in our own heartfelt, creative ways, using the skills, technology, and inspiration available, while drawing on our community for input, support, and participation.. Our goal is to create and share material relevant to adults, youth, and children.
Hailey and the Brainstormers is facilitated through Campbell River and North Island Schizophrenia Society (CRNISS), and is funded through Vancouver Island Health, and the Ministry of Children and Family Development. Special thanks to Shaw TV and CR Community Foundations for Hailey's Comments videos