It affects one in five families. Yet most people react with some fear or reservation toward people with a mental illness or even to talking about it. Myth and stigma are pervasive. The purpose is to provide education and support to people affected by severe mental illness and to increased public awareness of these diseases and the potential for recovery. These services are provided free, by volunteers who themselves are dealing with a mental illness, or it s effects.
Funding is entirely from the community through individual donations.
Help is also provided to homeless people to get housing and medical services, as well as help to others having problems with obtaining housing, furniture, medical services and many other necessities of life and healthy living. This builds self-esteem, creates ownership and hope. In a caring, supportive environment, with real and important work to do, the individual in recovery can gradually engage, extend and grow. Gradual is key. In time, this person is able to help others who are not as far along in their recovery.