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A Matter of Justice: Why Mental Health is Everyone’s Issue

Mental health is often viewed as something that impacts individuals. But mental illnesses and the stigma surrounding them don't exist in a vacuum. Numerous societal factors color the experience of those living with mental health ...
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The Relentless Sting of Stigma

Mental illnesses are twice as common as diabetes. Yet, even though these conditions affect one in five people in a year, they’re shrouded in stigma. This stigma hurts millions of people every day—people like members of ...
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Holiday Party 2021

We were so thankful for a warm December day to be able to hold our annual Holiday Party outside. Members of The Well Community gathered to enjoy a terrific meal provided by two Sunday School ...
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Dual Diagnosis: A Compounding Challenge

image from Unsplash Walter* came to The Well ready to be honest about his struggles. When he showed up for the first time, he told Well Community staff that he was coming off of methamphetamines ...
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Benchmarks of Success for the Outreach Program

Different Benchmarks of success for the Outreach Program In today’s society, we are often driven by benchmarks or goals in our places of work: visible signals of success such as raises, promotions and title changes ...
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Meeting Neighbors Where They Are

Anita Green refers to them as “neighbors.” It’s a term she uses to let those experiencing homelessness know that they’re still part of the community. “It takes a lot of the stigma away,” she explains. ...
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