2020

I have schizoaffective disorder and I am 49 years old. I see and hear things. I come to Riverbend to help me cope with my illness and I also keep up with my medications so that I can remain stable.

I have been diagnosed with having schizoaffective disorder. I was hurt at a young age and I’ve dealt with a lot of forgetfulness with my illness. I have faced many obstacles in my life including dealing with shyness feeling awkward,

My name is Kimberly. I have worked very hard to be less dependent on others. I am working on feeding myself and becoming more aware of my surroundings, people and events. I take art lessons and classes in the Art

I was labeled hyperactive when I was six years of age, I was considered such until they wrote me down as bipolar at age eighteen. Now I’m considered to have a mood disorder with psychotic leanings but the attention gaps

My name is Tamesha and I have an intellectual disability and physical limitations. Sometimes I have difficulty expressing myself which makes it hard for me to get along with others. I have learned a lot about art from my teacher,

My name is Jonathan and I have paranoid schizophrenia. The obstacles I have overcome are anger and depression. My instructor Sylvia has helped me with art and puzzles. She was always there for me. Art has helped me overcome my symptoms

I have obsessive compulsive disorder. My obsession and rituals have made it very difficult to live a normal life. I have faced many challenges of dependency on my family members. I have worked to become somewhat independent over the past few years.

Hello My name is Anthony and my disabilities are anxiety, major depressive order and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. I’ve dealt with struggles of learning my entire life and I struggle to pick up things right away compared to other people

I’m Shelby, I’m 23 years old and I attend Azalea Training Center in Mill brook, AL. My hobbies included dream court, bowling and watching my favorite show television show Chicago Med. I also love to volunteer with the W.E.L.C.O.M.E. Center

I have schizophrenia and an intellectual disability which can sometimes make me feel both happy and sad. It makes me feel sad when I have hallucinations that are mean to me. I always try to think positive when this happens