Episode 28 – Juatine Celebrates 6 Months As A Member
This week, I am talking to Juatine who is a new member and is celebrating 6 months of being a member at Independence Center. She talks about her background and how the Clubhouse and relationships she has built here have helped her manage her mental health.
Episode 27 – Darryl Howard on How Work Supports Mental Health
This week, I am talking with Darryl Howard, who became a member of Independence Center in 2019. He has since completed a transitional employment position and has his own part time job. He attends Clubhouse when he is not working at his job.
Independence Center helps those with persistent mental illnesses
ST. LOUIS – The holidays are supposed to be a time of joy and happiness, but for people who are battling mental illness, it can be anything but. Now with less daylight and colder temperatures, it can trigger seasonal affective disorder. Abby Berger from the Independence Center, a community-based rehabilitation center for adults with severe […]
Episode 26 – Finding Support at the Clubhouse with Raija Mitchell
This week, I am so excited to be speaking with Independence Center member, Raija Mitchell. Raija has been a member since 2012 and has developed relationships with other members that have been very supportive to her mental health recovery.
Independence Center Impact Report 2021
Click here to view the 2021 Impact Report DEAR FRIENDS, The end of Fiscal Year 2021 (FY 21) continued to shed light on the extraordinary need for the mental health care and socialization services provided by Independence Center. The continued effects of COVID-19 on our society as a whole present themselves in new ways, forcing […]
Episode 25 – Celebrating 25 Episodes!
This week’s episode is the 25th episode of the Let’s Rethink This podcast. We are taking a moment to reflect and think back on the growth of the podcast. This episode features some of Abby’s favorite responses to the question “If you could debunk one myth about mental illness, what would it be?”
Episode 24 – Importance of Digital Connection with Marco Mino
I am talking with Marco Mino this week. Marco has been a member at Independence Center since 2013. Marco has accomplished a lot during his time with the Clubhouse and recently relocated to Punta Gorda Florida. He participates in the Hope Clubhouse near him as well as virtually with Independence Center.
Episode 23 – Increasing Investment in Global Mental Health with Dr. Ingrid Daniels
This week we are speaking with Dr. Ingrid Daniels, hailing all the way from South Africa. Dr. Daniels is the CEO of Cape Mental Health, the oldest community based mental health nonprofit organization in South Africa. She has a Master’s in Social Science – Clinical Social Work. She then completed her PhD in Social Work […]
Episode 22 – Raising Mentally Healthy Children with Julie Tang
Julie Tang is a longtime supporter of Independence Center and founder of an organization called Starting the Conversation which is focused on raising mentally fit children. Since her retirement from the federal government, she has worked more closely with Starting the Conversation to build its impact and reach in the community. She is also currently […]
Episode 21 – Using Outreach to Build Community & Find Healing
This week we are talking to Cassandra Burries and Naomi Holland about the 3700 project, a disease management project through the Missouri Department of Mental Health. Cassandra is a member and a Board member at IC and Naomi is a staff leader for 3700. We are going to talk about both of their backgrounds, how […]
