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 at Independence Center.
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 her story.
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.
This week, we’re talking to Gabe about his experience in the Clubhouse, working TE, and what’s next for him.
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.
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.
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 and persistent mental illness, explained how they can help people experiencing these issues. Read More LATEST NEWS
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.
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 us to remain nimble, while not losing focus on being accessible and effective for the vulnerable populations we serve. In the role of Executive Director,
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?”
