Success Stories

Reducing the stigma and fears around mental illness is the single most important factor in successfully helping individuals recovering from mental illness rejoin community life.

The truth is, there are success stories unfolding every day. But they can’t happen without your support — please give what you can to support programs like Community Case Management and Support & Recovery. Donate now.

“I had been camping in the woods for several years and receiving Social Security Income (SSI). I never wanted to get subsidized housing because I was too proud to ask for help. I don’t want people to think I’m trying to take advantage of the system, I don’t like even getting SSI, but I have to. Then everything changed. My daughter’s mother left the state and left her in my care.

I’ll sleep in a tent if I have to, but not with my daughter. I knew I needed a home if she’s going to be with me. I couldn’t do this anymore, not with her. That was when I came to Catholic Charities. I can’t thank them enough, and I want to pay them back. I don’t know how, but someday I will. “

Tom