Awareness about the importance of mental health has grown in the 21st century despite the fact that still many leaders and governments do not perceive it as important as physical health, although studies have shown that expression through art can help people with depression, anxiety, and stress. Art has also been linked to improved memory, reasoning, and resilience in aging adults. The primary goal of "Colors of Connection" was to equip youth workers with the essential knowledge and methodologies on utilizing art as a tool for emotional release (catharsis). Art therapy, a technique employed by therapists to assist patients in interpreting, expressing, and resolving emotions and thoughts, encompassed various forms, with the most popular including dance therapy, drama therapy, expressive therapy, music therapy, and writing therapy. Each form offered a diverse range of activities and benefits, all contributing to the enhancement of mental and emotional well-being. The project team delivered these skills through non-formal education methods, group discussions, opportunities for self-reflection, along with hands-on experiences and insights from different entities through study visits and guest speakers. Throughout the training course, participants were not only introduced to art therapy but also to the process of facilitating art therapy sessions for others. This encompassed the preparation stage, acquiring necessary skills to guide groups toward reflection, and promoting self-discovery, emotional release, and mental health awareness. Interaction with other youth workers provided participants with insights into diverse methods and tools implemented by other countries to improve mental health awareness and visibility. The project proved advantageous for a broad target audience, given the significant number of people in Europe affected by mental health issues. Marginalized groups, experiencing heightened difficulties due to daily discrimination and exclusion, were a focal point of the project, including the LGBTQ+ community, migrants, and individuals facing various social, economic, or geographical obstacles. Despite increased recognition of mental health, accessibility to mental health experts remained limited. Reports indicated that care for mental disorders was consistently provided for an average of 26% of individuals in Europe with a mental disorder. The project aimed to teach methodologies and practices for self-help, promoting widespread adoption among local youth and utilizing youth workers as multipliers in their communities. The course also featured a practical component where participants had the opportunity to plan, implement, and evaluate an art therapy project in a youth center or community setting. The main aims and objectives included promoting art therapy as a cathartic tool for improving mental health, especially for marginalized groups; supporting youth workers with knowledge and activities to enhance well-being in their organizations and local communities; facilitating intercultural learning; and strengthening the capacities of youth workers and their NGOs to actively participate in societal debates on the importance of mental health by providing tools, knowledge, and activities for advocating the need for medical attention for those in need.