Meet our new limited collection.
AVAILABLE NOW
Grounded yet expressive, the Active Minds Rugby Polo Shirt represents collective strength and shared resilience. Its bold stripes nod to contrast — light and heavy moments, silence and expression — while remaining balanced and wearable.
Model is a size small and wearing a size medium.
The muted pastel colors create a more inviting tone that represents Painted Brain’s community models and accessibility. The over-dyed hues provide a worn in look that symbolizes the lived experiences that one goes through.
Model is a size small and wearing a size medium.
The Jumbled Letters Tote is inspired by the idea that healing is not neat or perfectly aligned—and that’s okay. The jumbled letter design reflects the complexity of the mind and the beauty found in imperfection, growth, and creative expression.
This everyday carryall is a functional reminder of Painted Brain’s belief that community mental health belongs everywhere: at the grocery store, in classrooms, at creative spaces, and on the streets.
Durable, reusable, and accessible, this tote supports sustainability while carrying the message that mental health is a shared responsibility.
Clothing that connects.
Stories that heal.
Who Are We
The Painted Path is a clothing line created byPainted Brain, a peer-led mental health nonprofit organization. A peer is someone with lived experience of mental health challenges and/or substance use. By openly sharing their journeys, peers inspire hope, foster connection, and help guide others along their own paths toward wellness and recovery. Their stories are powerful reminders that healing is possible—and that no one has to walk that path alone.
Every design from The Painted Path is created with intention, rooted in the voices and lived experiences of our community. Each piece represents resilience, creativity, and the transformative power of storytelling.
This collection is produced by local vendors in Los Angeles, reflecting our commitment to uplifting ethical causes and supporting creative communities.
Painted Brain would not exist without the strength and courage of our community. Through The Painted Path line, we are proud to give back—creating a platform that uplifts creative expression, honors lived experience, and turns personal stories into wearable statements of hope and empowerment.
COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH FOR ALL
For nearly 20 years, Painted Brain has created safe, welcoming spaces for connection, healing, and growth.
We combine peer support, clinical services, and wellness programs to care for the whole person, supporting Medi-Cal initiatives like Enhanced Care Management and Community Health Workers. We also train future professionals through our Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist program.
Our team of licensed clinicians, certified peers, and community leaders empowers individuals through creativity, connection, and purpose—using art, advocacy, and social enterprise to close gaps in mental health care and strengthen communities.
