Winter 2011 - Sarah Finds Her Way at Hopewell
In This Issue:
"I wouldn't be as high-functioning today if I hadn't gone to Hopewell," says Sarah M., a former resident and the author of this year's annual appeal.
In the fall of 2006, Sarah was a happy, artist-college student living in San Francisco, the city of her dreams. That is when she experienced the first episode of the disease that would eventually bring her to Hopewell.
Spring 2011 - Helping Young People Heal
In This Issue:
A frequently asked question here at Hopewell is, "What is the average age of the people you serve?"
Currently, we have a number of residents who are young (in their 20s), smart and active. Many were in college when they first experienced problems.
At Hopewell, they are finding acceptance, community, meaningful work and the confidence that they can learn to include
their mental illness in a "normal" life.
Winter 2010 - Starting A New Life
In This Issue:
Before coming to Hopewell I had been losing myself in a world of distractions. It was nearly impossible for me to pull myself out of that chaos. I tried a couple of years ago and I nearly lost my life. I was lucky to have so much love and support surrounding me. Now, I am very lucky to have Hopewell.
Fall 2010 - Residents' Transitions
In This Issue:
It was April of this year and Bill had just joined the Hopewell community for the second time. His participation (which is measured for every resident) in work crew, meals and meetings was an excellent 80%...
