Success Stories

We are proud to bring improved lives to those with whom we work. Read these stories that highlight our successes in improving the lives of people with mental illnesses. Note: Names and identifying factors have been changed to protect the anonymity of our clients. 

Amanda
Amanda lives with severe depression and anxiety, along with other disorders that have caused significant changes in her cognitive functioning. Because of these changes, she lost her job. In order to pay for insurance and living expenses, she depleted her savings and 401K plan. Then she lost her private health insurance. To pay her medical bills, Amanda used the equity in her house. Eventually, she owed more on the house than it was worth. The house that was once paid off was now nearing foreclosure. Read more...

Calvin
Calvin is a young man enrolled in college in Minnesota. During one semester, Calvin was diagnosed with a mental illness and had to take an extended leave for treatment. The school had a strict attendance policy, and when Calvin requested to re-enroll in his program, the school officials denied his request. Calvin had already invested a great deal of time, money, and energy in his chosen field of study and did not want to walk away from pursuing his education. Moreover, he felt that staying in school would give him the structure and confidence he needed to remain healthy. Read more...

Joe
Joe lives with schizophrenia. He is thankful that it has been 15 years since he was homeless. Joe does very well living independently in the community. He is a friendly and quiet neighbor. He sees his doctor and therapist, follows their advice, and takes care of himself. However, despite Joe’s best efforts, he came close to losing his home. Joe’s landlord informed him that his lease would not be renewed. Read more...

Laura
 Laura was diagnosed with bipolar disorder as a young adult. For the past 20 years, Laura has worked hard to be an active participant in the pursuit of her own care. She found a combination of therapy, medications, and other supports that work well for her. She is a successful advocate for her own care. Read more...

Linda
For several years, Linda experienced powerful depression during the winter months in Minnesota. She tried medication, with some improvement, but substantial symptoms remained over the dark days of the long Minnesota winter. Read more...

Kevin
Kevin lives in a group home in the Twin Cities. His physical health is very important to him. Maintaining a proper balance of nutrients in his diet is the way he takes charge of his complicated health conditions. Yogurt is an essential component of his diet, and he makes sure to have three servings each day to meet his nutritional goals. Read more...

Rachel
Rachel has lived in an apartment in her community for a number a years. She has a diagnosis of bipolar disorder, but she has managed to control her symptoms. She sees her doctor, meets with her psychologist, and practices activities in her life that help her manage her illness. Read more...

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