St. Louis Business Leaders Help Raise Over $700,000 at Independence Center’s 15th Annual Dancing with the St. Louis Stars Event
St. Louis, MO (January 24, 2023) A handful of St. Louis Business leaders and one Independence Center member put their dancing shoes on and raised over $700,000 for Independence Center at this year’s Dancing with the St. Louis Stars. The 15th annual event benefits Independence Center, a St. Louis nonprofit committed to restoring the […]
Movin’ and Groovin’ for Mental Health: Independence Center’s ‘Dancing with the St. Louis Stars’ returns to Ritz
Independence Center supports those struggling with mental health get back on their (dancing) feet. Fundraising event, ‘Dancing with the STL Stars’ returns! Click the link below to view the KSDK segment. Watch Video LATEST NEWS
Independence Center Unveils New ADA Ramp And Welcome Center
ST. LOUIS – Independence Center, a nonprofit committed to helping those with chronic mental illness, has unveiled its new ADA ramp and Welcome Center. The $180,000 improvement project is an effort to make the nonprofit’s building more accessible to those with physical disabilities and establish a unified point of entry to allow for better coordination […]
Financial Executives International (FEI) Donates $5,000 to Independence Center
St. Louis, MO (May 31, 2022) The St. Louis Chapter of Financial Executives International (FEI) hosted their annual golf tournament at Forest Park Golf Course and raised $5,000 for Independence Center. They chose Independence Center as their charity of choice because of its mission of providing innovative, quality programs that help more than 1,500 individuals […]
Independence Center Builds New ADA Ramp to Promote Inclusion and Accessibility
St. Louis (April 4, 2022) Independence Center is in the process of creating a new ADA ramp to make its building more accessible to those with physical disabilities. This project is a direct result of the work happening from Independence Center’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) committee. “We want everyone who comes to our facilities […]
Episode 40 – Part Two: Celebrating Black History with Michelle and Pearl
We’re back with a second episode talking about the importance of celebrating Black History. In this episode, we talk about some lesser-known icons of Black history and issues of discrimination and stigma in healthcare.
Episode 39 – Integrating Physical & Mental Health with Michael and Janice
This week, Michael and Janice join Abby to discuss the importance of integrating physical and mental healthcare and how the Healthcare Home program at Independence Center supports members’ health goals.
Episode 38 – Celebrating Black History with Pearl and Michelle
This week I am speaking with two Independence Center members, Pearl and Michelle about Black History Month and how members and staff have been celebrating this month. Pearl and Michelle both participate in the member led group, The Conversation Stars Here. This group meets weekly, and their mission is to “promote unity, dialogue, action, and […]
Episode 37 – Damele on More Inclusive Mental Healthcare for the LGBTQ+ Community
Today I am talking with Damele Walton on his experience as a black male in the LGBTQ+ community. We discuss the importance of acceptance and some of Damele’s hopes for the future of mental healthcare for the LGBTQ+ community.
Missouri Mental Health Foundation Recognizes Independence Center’s Steve Whyte as Mental Health Champion
(ST. LOUIS – March 3, 2022) Every year Missouri Mental Health Foundation recognizes three Missourians who have overcome challenges as a Mental Health Champion. This year they are recognizing one of Independence Center’s members, Steve Whyte as a 2022 Mental Health Champion. Steve Whyte has dealt with mental illness his whole life. Whyte is being […]
