Laurel House announces "Ben Behind His Voices"Book Launch Event!
Laurel House
Details have just been announced for the book launch event for "Ben" - and I couldn't be more proud to be associated with Laurel House, who will be the event partner.
Want an invite?
Here are the details: Book Launch with a cocktail reception and reading, September 20, 2011
Laurel House stands as an amazing example of what can happen when those diagnosed with mental illness receive the respect, support, and opportunities they need. Please take a moment to visit their website to see what they do, and read some amazing stories.
I spent a wonderful afternoon last visiting touring Laurel House, and was so inspired by what I saw. This quote from their materials sums up what they do - and what is, still, so sorely needed for others who have not yet found a place like Laurel House.
"Laurel House restores hope by giving people a chance to regain what they have lost: employment, education, housing, companionship, health, ties to their community. Self-respect."
Laurel House is based on the "Clubhouse Model" that is, thankfully, a growing field - but still greatly in need of support. My hope is that Ben Behind His Voices will help spread the message that recovery is possible, and that the costs of such support for recovery far outweigh the much more expensive cost (financially and emotionally) of untreated mental illness. (over $100 billlion yearly in the US alone).
Come and celebrate!
