“Mental illness” is a label for a wide range of conditions, and individuals are affected in very different ways. Some get along well with just medication, while others need more intensive support with chemical addictions or developing social skills. People Incorporated looks at each individual’s needs first, and puts together the care, resources, and connections that will help each person in the best way possible.
Here are just a few of our client’s stories, illustrating our person-centered approach:
Maia’s Story
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Marlin’s Story
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 Kenny’s Story
Kenny Larson is a participant in our Housing First homelessness initiative. Pioneer Press columnist Ruben Rosario did a wonderful job of conveying Kenny’s personality, and his journey from living under a freeway to having a simple apartment to call his own.
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 Cynthia’s Story
Cynthia has used People Incorporated’s Nancy Page Crisis Residence several times when in a mental health crisis. Here she talks about how the crisis-residence approach makes dealing with a crisis so much easier than the typical hospital setting.
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 David’s Story
David’s story illustrates how People Incorporated tailors its services to meet the unique needs of each individual client. He has been living in a People Incorporated residential house and learning to live independently in the community again after struggles with drugs and gangs.
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 Rick’s Story
Over half of the people living without shelter on our streets have some form of mental illness. Rick’s story illustrates how People Incorporated’s “spectrum of services” can help a homeless person with mental illness gradually move off the street and into independent living.
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