The Perch
History
We published the first issue of The Perch in 2013. To view past issues, please scroll down.
Submission Information
The Perch is not accepting submissions at this time. Please check back for updates.
A Vantage Point
We think of a “perch” as a vantage point from which to gain perspective. The Perch complements our program’s core focus on mental health in all its dimensions, from personal to community-based to its engagement with broad social concerns. For us, mental health has many aspects—physical, emotional, social, civic, political, cultural, spiritual, and more. We are interested in individual health in its settings: how the personal and the communal interact. With The Perch we hope to expand the mental health narrative to include new and unexpected voices, ideas, and creative expressions.
We invite submissions from artists and writers across the U.S. and abroad, including people in recovery from all backgrounds and experiences.
Audio files with Volume 4 of The Perch
00:04:42
"I'm Loving You," Thomas Ice.mp3
00:02:15
"Pale Blue Dot," Ken Grimes.mp3
00:06:04
"Society," Daniel Evans Rowe.mp3
00:04:25
"Lost in Mine Forest," Douglas Snyder.mp3
00:01:45
"Trying to Get By," Rashelle Reyneveld.mp3
00:04:26
"Which War," Wendy Wells.mp3
Questions?
If you have questions or seek more information about The Perch, please contact Lucile Bruce, co-managing editor.