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CELEBRATING WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY!
Let’s make mental health care a reality for all! Here we share some staff stories and resources as part of Mental Illness Awareness Week culminating in World Mental Health Day on October 10th!
MENTAL HEALTH SPOTLIGHT: TERESA
Teresa shares about her recovery journey back from homelessness and suicidal thoughts, “My counselors pointed out my positives that I never really noticed. They made me realize I didn’t want to do drugs anymore.”
VETERAN SPOTLIGHT: U.S. MARINE JOSE
U.S. Marine veteran Jose credits Step Up with being, “supportive and consistent… they never just told me ‘you’re an alcoholic’ and that’s it. They stuck with me. They helped me do everything step by step.”
U.S. MARINE VETERAN SPOTLIGHT: DEWEY
“When I met Step Up I’d lost so much I just didn’t believe it would get any better…They helped me start trusting again.” – Dewey
VETERAN SPOTLIGHT: ALBERTO
“I understand why people end up on the streets, but even the storm runs out of rain. Nothing is permanent, no matter what it may feel like.” U.S. Army Veteran Alberto tells his story.
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