You might be asking yourself, what does music have to do with mental health and how are playlists involved? At least I hope you’re asking these questions because music and mental health are very important separately. Music allows us to feel connected to others regardless of age, religion, or language. We can listen to a song and understand the emotion that it is trying to convey.

Ten months ago, my mother got suddenly, terminally ill and passed away six days later. Thankfully we were all with her in the hospital. Four months later, my uncle died by suicide in Mexico. Traveling to Mexico to get my uncle’s affairs in order and his body released for burial gave me concrete tasks and little time to grieve. After mom’s death, my brother began the arduous work of relinquishing her belongings; together with the rest of our family, we mourned our deep loss.

Case management is an incredibly beneficial service that connects clients to resources, valuable services, and other providers. You collaborate with passionate and resourceful humans who dive into your individual situation to determine how they can best support you.