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Unheard Conversations

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Elements House Lower East Side supports individuals with serious mental illness by engaging them as active members. This participation fosters a sense of agency and improves mental health, social skills, and vocational readiness while reducing hospitalization and homelessness.

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Je'jae Mizrahi Reads Their Poetry 02.07.2026 28:08

In this episode of Unheard Conversations , writer, artist, activist and Elements House member Je'jae Mizrahi joins Doug Latino for a conversation about identity, creativity, and self-expression. Je'jae also reads two original poems that explore memory and belonging with remarkable honesty and insight. Later, members and staff share their responses to our"Question of the Day": Wha...

Valerie Jackson reads Ellen's Escape 02.07.2026 30:51

In this episode of Unheard Conversations , Elements House member Valerie Jackson reads her original short story, Ellen's Escape . Set before the Civil War, this fictional, multi-generational tale explores courage, survival, and the pursuit of freedom through Valerie's distinctive storytelling voice. Later, members and staff reflect on our "Question of the Day": What part of your...

Unheard Conversations podcast from Elements House. 01.07.2026 23:24

In this inaugural episode of Unheard Conversations , Marcus Hasson shares his story of resilience, recovery, and creative expression in a conversation with Elements House staff member Jeff Tineo. Marcus reflects on the role music, DJing, and the clubhouse community have played in his journey. We also hear from members and staff in our "Question of the Day" segment, a clubhouse tradition that spark...