WHO WE ARE

Stichting Hunto is a foundation in Aruba dedicated to basic mental health care, addiction recovery, and social reintegration. 

We provide structured treatment, outreach, day shelter services, and therapeutic programs that help individuals rebuild their lives with dignity, stability, and purpose. 

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Within our recovery programs, we integrate creative and therapeutic activities, including art-based projects, as powerful tools for emotional healing, self-expression, and community connection. 

  

WHAT WE DO

Therapeutic Mural & Creative Projects within Addiction Recovery 

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Objective: 
To actively involve clients in recovery in a structured creative process that supports emotional healing while improving and personalizing their living environment. 

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Goals: 

• Self-Expression: 
  Provide clients with a safe space to express their emotions, recovery journey, struggles, and hopes through art. 

• Therapeutic Support: 
  Use creative expression to reduce stress, increase self-awareness, and strengthen emotional resilience. 

• Community Building: 
  Encourage teamwork and positive interaction among clients, reinforcing connection and peer support within the recovery community. 

• Ownership & Responsibility: 
  Empower clients to contribute positively to their environment, strengthening pride and accountability. 

• Environmental Enhancement: 
  Create inspiring, meaningful spaces within our facilities that reflect recovery, growth, and hope. 

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Target Group: 
Adult clients within Stichting Hunto’s residential and day treatment programs who are recovering from alcohol, drug, and other substance addictions. 

 

Art-Based Therapy for Children and Youth 

At our child and youth-focused programs, including initiatives at our Caya Appeldam location, we incorporate art-based therapeutic activities to support emotional development. 

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Objective: 
To use creative expression as a supportive tool for improving emotional regulation, confidence, and psychological well-being in children and youth facing mental health challenges. 

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Goals: 

• Emotional Expression: 
  Help children express complex feelings safely and creatively. 

• Stress & Anxiety Reduction: 
  Provide calming techniques through guided creative activities. 

• Self-Confidence Building: 
  Strengthen self-esteem by completing meaningful creative projects. 

• Improved Communication: 
  Offer non-verbal ways to communicate thoughts and experiences. 

• Social Skills Development: 
  Encourage cooperation, patience, and positive interaction through group activities. 

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Target Group: 
Children and youth (ages 6–18) who experience emotional or behavioral challenges such as anxiety, ADHD, trauma-related difficulties, or other mental health concerns. 

 

WHO WE SERVE

Stichting Hunto serves a broad and diverse community in Aruba: 

• Individuals in Addiction Recovery: 
  Adults participating in our residential programs, day shelter services, and outreach initiatives. 

• Children and Youth with Mental Health Challenges: 
  Young participants receiving therapeutic and supportive services. 

• Families: 
  Supporting families affected by addiction and mental health struggles. 

• Community Partners & Volunteers: 
  Collaborating with local professionals, artists, therapists, donors, and organizations to strengthen our impact. 

• The Broader Community: 
  Promoting awareness, prevention, and stigma reduction around addiction and mental health.