Hope

Hope

I have schizoaffective disorder. I’ve tried to kill myself ten times. Thank God for Riverbend. It has helped me tremendously throughout the years. If it wasn’t for Riverbend, I don’t know where I’d be right now. Riverbend has saved my

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Seeing the Light

Seeing the Light

When we work together, lovely things can happen. This art is a beautiful example of that. Four friends, Art, Robert, Xan, and Patton, share much of their days doing things they enjoy together. They live in one of The Hope

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A Spiritual Journey

A Spiritual Journey

I have been diagnosed with schizophrenia. I am proud to say I am a Veteran and receive services from the VA. I am proud of myself for being able to live independently and maintain stability. I enjoy drawing because it

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Spring Bloom

Spring Bloom

I have had a mental illness my whole life. I was at Bryce Hospital for a long time, and I am at the group home right now but my goal is to move to Tennessee with my family. I love

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Newsletter Mar/Apr 2022

Newsletter Mar/Apr 2022

March is National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. The theme for this year’s campaign is “Moving Towards Change,” which seeks to raise awareness about the inclusion of people with developmental disabilities in all facets of community life, and awareness of the

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Statewide Survey

Statewide Survey Training Slides 2022 AL Statewide Survey Implementation Plan Guide 2022 AL Statewide Survey Incentive Form Paper version 2022 AL Statewide Survey Invitation Email 2022 AL Statewide Survey Paper Format -English 2022 AL Statewide Survey Paper Format – Spanish

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Changing the Course booklets

These booklets, produced by IEMCH staff, are on hand at the Changing the Course exhibit to help children of incarcerated parents with the impact of prison and associated issues. Preschool/Kindergarten: When a Parent or Loved One Goes to Prison 1st-5th

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