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Mary L.

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Review for Awakenings Project, Wheaton, IL, USA

Rating: 5 stars  

This is a wonderful organization that empowers people with mental illness to reach their full potential through the arts. They publish an outstanding literary journal, The Awakenings Review, have an art studio, produce plays and have poetry and music nights.

Role:  Volunteer
 

Review for Awakenings Project, Wheaton, IL, USA

Rating: 5 stars  

The Awakenings Project is a great organization run by individuals with a mental illness. The organization uses the creative arts to help people understand their illness and learn about recovery. The organization encourages artists of all kinds to reach their potential. The role models of the artists help people in their journey to recovery as well as erase the stigma associated with mental illness.

I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...

I have seen the results of this organization as people grow in confidence.

If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...

I would have affiliates of this organization around the world. It is a model for best practices of what works in mental health recovery.

Role:  Volunteer & I have helped to with poetry nights and art shows. The courage of these artists who are not afraid to discuss their illness openly is awe inspiring.