Episode 36 – Realizing Your Potential with DeAndra Smith
Today I am talking with DeAndra Smith. DeAndra is a member at Independence Center who first came to IC homeless and in need of a lot of support. Over time, DeAndra realized his potential, got involved with the kitchen unit at the Clubhouse, participated as the member dancer in Dancing with the St. Louis Stars, […]
Episode 35 – Putting Housing First with Chris Brannaman
Today I am talking with Chris Brannaman about her new role as the Housing Liaison at Independence Center. This new role focuses on supporting those with behavioral health diagnosis find housing in the community and get connected to resources in the community. She explains the role, some of the other housing supports Independence Center offers, […]
Episode 34 – How to Get Connected to Services at Independence Center
Today I am talking with Leah Sanders about the Independence Center Welcome Center. The Welcome Center is the first point of contact for people looking to enroll in services at Independence Center.
Episode 33 – A Conversation with Crowd Favorite George Brooks
Today I am talking with Independence Center member, Star Dancer, and winner of the Crowd Favorite award at Dancing with the St. Louis Stars 2022, George Brooks. We talk about George’s background growing up and how he learned he had paranoid schizophrenia. We also talk about Dancing with the St. Louis Stars, a special gift […]
Dancing With the St. Louis Stars goes virtual this Saturday
Glitz and glamour take the stage this Saturday at 8 p.m. as the St. Louis business community partners with professional dancers to cut a rug for glory and to raise funds for a worthy city nonprofit. It’s the 13th annual Dancing With the St. Louis Stars, a fundraiser for Independence Center—virtual again this year, so join from the couch. Read More LATEST […]
Dancing with the St. Louis stars benefits local nonprofit the Independence Center
ST. LOUIS — Dancing With the St. Louis Stars is a huge fundraising event on Saturday, January 15th. It’s a benefit for the Independence Center, which is a rehabilitation program for adults with severe mental illness. All eyes will be on the dance floor at the Ritz Carlton this Saturday for Dancing with the St. […]
Episode 32 – Abby & Marco Talk Dancing with the St. Louis Stars
Abby& Marco talking about Independence Center’s upcoming Dancing with the St. Louis Stars event happening on January 15th, 2022. The two discuss how the event got its start and why it is such an important event for Independence Center. Learn more about how fundraising at Dancing with the St. Louis Stars supports programs and services […]
Episode 31 – The Road to Recovery with Trenda Davis
This week we are talking with Independence Center member, Trenda Davis. Trenda struggled with her mental illness disagnosis for quite some time before seeking treatment and support. Listen to what she has learned along the way about herself and how she is reshaping the common misconceptions about mental illness in the Black community by sharing […]
Episode 30 – How Meaningful Work Supports Mental Health Recovery
Mark & Sebastian from Vail Place in Minneapolis, MN join me to talk about the podcast they are working on launching, how their Clubhouse fundtions, and what they are most grateful for.
Episode 29 – Gabe Talks Clubhouse
This week, we’re talking to Gabe about his experience in the Clubhouse, working TE, and what’s next for him.
