Month: February 2017

Mental Illness Policy Org.

"No vision haunts America’s conscience more than the sight of the street people… The irrationality and anguish that grip so many of these individuals leap out during any encounter, whether in Washington or Albuquerque." ---Senator Pete Domenici (R-NM) Read more in this article on the mentally ill and homeless from the Mental Illness Policy Org … Continue reading Mental Illness Policy Org.

NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness)

NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. What started as a small group of families gathered around a kitchen table in 1979 has blossomed into the nation's leading voice on mental health. Today, … Continue reading NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness)

PADS (Providing Advocacy, Dignity & Shelter) Lake County

PADS Lake County offers a comprehensive approach to combating homelessness with the compassion and respect we all deserve. Since 1972, PADS has faithfully provided immediate, critical services to the neediest among us – individuals and families that are experiencing homelessness in Lake County. PADS is the first point of contact and the ONLY emergency shelter … Continue reading PADS (Providing Advocacy, Dignity & Shelter) Lake County

LCHA (Lake County Housing Authority)

Our Commitment is the Serve the Lake County Community with Housing Opportunities and Options. Guiding Principles to Carry Out Lake County Housing Authority Mission: Provide safe, decent, sanitary, and appropriate housing Consider the needs of its clients in program development and operation Encourage clients toward independence and self-sufficiency Develop programs that are fiscally responsible Provides … Continue reading LCHA (Lake County Housing Authority)