Stand Up for Mental Health Recovery at Garde Arts Center

Artreach, Inc. will present Stand Up for Mental Health Recovery – One Laugh at a Time! on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at 7:30 pm at the Garde Arts Center in New London. This uplifting comedy showcase features performances from Stand Up for Mental Health’s founder, award-winning comic and counselor David Granirer, alongside stand-up sets by Artreach members who have completed a 12-week workshop focused on transforming their mental health and addiction recovery journeys into comedy.

The evening will include a fireside chat moderated by Artreach’s executive director, Becca Atkins, offering deeper insight into the healing power of humor. Founded by Granirer, who lives with bipolar disorder, Stand Up for Mental Health™ uses comedy as a tool to reduce stigma, build confidence, and inspire resilience. The result is an unforgettable program that highlights how laughter can serve as a path to recovery and connection.

Tickets are available through the Garde Arts Center, located at 325 State Street, New London, Connecticut. For more information, visit gardearts.org or call (860) 444-7373.