The PERCH Journal

The PERCH is a literary and visual arts journal affiliated with the Yale School of Medicine's Program for Recovery and Community Health (PRCH). Founded on the principle that creative expression is integral to mental health recovery and community integration, the journal provides a platform for individuals who have experienced mental health and substance use challenges, as well as their allies and clinicians. Since its inception, The PERCH has published poetry, prose, and visual art that illuminate the lived experience of recovery, challenging stigma and fostering dialogue between the arts and health sciences. Its annual themed issues, such as 'The Mix,' curate a diversity of voices that reflect the complex, often nonlinear journey of healing and the pursuit of meaningful community life.