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What It Is:

A presentation by people living with mental illness that creates awareness about what is involved in recovery from mental illness. A powerful anti-stigma tool to change hearts, minds, and attitudes about mental illness.
An opportunity for people diagnosed with a mental illness to gain self-confidence, self-esteem, and income while serving as role models for the community.
Living proof that recovery from mental illness is an ongoing reality.

Hear from people who have struggled with disorders such as depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and other severe mental illnesses.
A brief video features consumers speaking about the topics of Dark Days, Acceptance, Treatment, Coping Skills, and Successes, Hopes, and Dreams.
Gain insight into how people with serious mental illnesses cope with the realities of their disorders while reclaiming productive lives.
Ask questions from the real experts — the consumers are the ones who “have been there.”

People living in recovery with a mental illness in day programs, inpatient settings, support groups, and other community settings who can share, learn, and find hope for successful living.
Family and friends who may need further reassurance of the possibility of recovery for their loved ones.
Health care providers who desire strengthened communication with their clients and improved outcomes.
Law enforcement officials to increase awareness of and sensitivity to behaviors triggered by mental illness.
Faith communities to increase responsiveness to people with mental illnesses who may first turn to their spiritual community for guidance.
Students of various age levels, who wish to expand their knowledge of living with mental illness.
Any community or civic organization who may be interested in learning more about mental illnesses and recovery.

Raises awareness in communities about recovery from mental illness. Empowers people living with mental illness by providing a path to recovery.
Presents the real face of mental illness. Combats stigma by opening dialogue.
Provides supported employment opportunities for people living with mental illness. Increases visibility of NAMI as a resource.