When I first came to The Wellness Shack 14 years ago I wasn't looking for help. I wanted to be a volunteer there. No one except me knew about my depression. No one knew that I would spend days just struggling to do something...anything. It took all my energy just to not harm myself. I was a terrific actor and I could smile and pretend everything was alright. It wasn't. Gradually I began to open up to people there about my diagnosis: Chronic Severe Depression. THEY helped me. First I learned that recovery from mental illness was possible. No therapist or doctor had ever told me that. I learned what depression was and how it distorted my thinking. I learned that I could manage my thoughts. I learned that there were things I could do to care for myself when I felt an episode coming one. I learned that listening and supporting others helped me. I learned that I still had things I could do, and find the strength to focus forward on live, rather then backwards on the illness and my shortcomings. The Wellness Shack helped me find new purpose in life, and today I am more engaged in everyday life. I am passionate about the Wellness Shack because the people and programs there saved my life
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- EIN 35-2236684
- (715) 855-7705
- 505 S Dewey St Ste 101 Eau Claire WI 54701-3781 USA
- www.wellnessshack.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Health, Public Health
Mission: To help any adult, living with mental illness in the eau claire area achieve wellness, stability and fullness of life.
Programs: The wellness shack provides a sanctuary environment, with individual and group peer support, education, advocacy and socialization. Adults living with mental health disorders will have opportunities to engage in mental health recovery and participate in the larger community of eau claire and the chippewa valley.