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Stealing Options: How Poverty and Mental Illness Erode Opportunity

It was obvious that Toby* wanted to work. When he came to the Well Community, he always stepped in without being asked, offering to take out the trash and do odd jobs. But each time ...
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A Well World: Basics That Affirm Dignity

At the core of our work to support those living with serious mental illnesses is the belief that every person has inherent worth. We affirm that each individual, regardless of their struggles and situation, has ...
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A Hub That Supports Wellbeing

Providing essentials such as toiletries and clothing has long been part of the Well Community’s work to help individuals living with serious mental illnesses pursue stability. But for the past three years, since the Well ...
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A Well World: Generosity of Spirit

Our blogs this month focus on the intersection of mental illness and poverty. The two often go hand in hand and are often most visible among the homeless whom we pass on the streets. It ...
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A Higher Toll: The Impact of Inflation on Mental Health

It’s hard to make it through a day without a reminder of rising prices. Inflation reached a 40-year high in 2022, and prices continue to climb. Nearly everything, from groceries to housing, costs more than ...
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Interconnected: The Trifecta of Mental Illness, Poverty and Physical Challenges

“It’s all very interconnected,” says Alice Zaccarello, Executive Director of the Well Community. “Our members have a trifecta. They live with serious mental illness, all live in poverty and many have physical health conditions.” Each ...
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