Families & Advocates

A common response for a family when one of the members has been diagnosed with mental illness is to experience helplessness, confusion, anxiety and not knowing where to turn.

Even after decades of research and increase access to information, the stigma and mystery surrounding mental illness remains the greatest barrier to public understanding. As a family member you may blame yourself for the mental illness of your loved one. It is important to remember that although the environment and social factors play a role, mental illness is a biochemical disorder. We also want you to know that today more than ever before recovery from mental illness can be a reality.

We hope the following information in this section of our website will be helpful to you. We have provided you with resources where you can find out the facts about mental illness.

If you or someone you know needs help, please browse our website, or call 808-737-2523.