This is a quote from Mary (not her real name), a woman who attends one of our wellness groups. When I am asked about the work we do at the Mental Health Association in Delaware, I often think of people like her.

Mary was homeless and jobless, in large part due to her illness – severe depression. Yes, depression is an illness just like heart disease, or cancer, or any other physical affliction. According to Mary, the experience of joining one of our wellness groups has been a life changing part of her journey. She has now found a home again, and is thriving in her new life. “Unlike my psychiatrist and therapist, my group participants knew what it was like to live with a mental illness. I no longer felt like I was alone. Today, I am working, and slowly putting my life back together. I never could have accomplished all that I have without the support of others who have been there! I can’t thank MHA enough!”

Fortunately for people like Mary, MHA is making a difference. For over 92 years, MHA has been providing support, education and advocacy. We offer wellness groups, provide a variety of suicide prevention trainings and continue to advocate for laws and policies that support those living with mental illness. All of this could not be accomplished without your support.

Your generous donation will allow us to reach out to more people in need of help and continue to provide life saving programs and services to those currently trying to find their way back to ‘normalcy,’ like Mary. I ask you to dig deeply into your pocket as we try to save lives at risk due to mental illness.