Author: peggy

My name is Lauren and I have schizophrenia. I was diagnosed with schizophrenia six years ago. One of my main obstacles with this diagnosis was hearing voices in my head. I began using art as a coping mechanism about two years

I deal with anxiety and depression. I am also on the autism spectrum. I am working on how to deal with having anxiety and depression. One way I work on dealing with it is through my art. It helps me

I am Andrew and I have intellectual disabilities and I often have difficulty communicating with others. I sometimes face challenges of adjusting to new places. I like to call myself a self-taught artist. I enjoy working on art projects in

My name is Devyn and I communicate nonverbally. I have an iPad talking device, but I won’t use it without prompting. I came to live in the Glenwood residential program when my parents began to have difficulty managing my behavior.

I was diagnosed with autism. I enjoy the socialization opportunities I have been given by the program and hope to continue making friendships and acquaintanceship for years to come. Riverbend helps me in life and with my mental illness. I find art

I’ve been painting for nine years, and I use acrylic paint to express and cope with my bipolar depression. My mom and boyfriend have helped me battle my condition, and they too have helped me to deal with my feelings

I am a young adult with a mental illness and I struggle with symptoms from my illness. I live with my grandmother and she takes care of me. I attend day treatment and take my medicine to be stable. I

I’ve faced many obstacles, one is which is severe clinical depression. Another is dealing with schizoaffective disorder. Prayer and my faith in Jesus have been how I’ve gotten through all of my many hospitalizations and episodes. I’ve always been interested in

I attend a training center in Millbrook, AL. My hobbies included talking on the phone, playing x-box, exploring in the woods and watching movies. I volunteer at the W.E.L.C.O.M.E Center in Millbrook, AL and I also volunteer at Prattville Health

My name is Willie and I drew this picture for power. I wanted to show that we have power and that we are good people. The people who helped me are good people. I have been at ADS a long