Watch Tyrell's story: https://youtu.be/MRud0HOjCfw?si=gakJbRWoOCkUflGl Tyrell Bosket has visited a dialysis center three times a week for nearly four years. At four and a half hours per visit, that’s more than 2,700 hours in the dialysis seat, waiting as his blood filters through an artificial kidney. “It was … [Read more...] about Tyrell’s path to new kidneys and a new life
Mike’s mental health journey
Watch Mike's story: https://youtu.be/kM-kPebScbk In his job at a local pizzeria and bakery, Mike Ripperger serves up more than dough and toppings. “I like to put smiles on people's face,” he says. “I bring not only pizza, but I bring smiles to the bakery.” Despite his infectious laugh and joyful personality … [Read more...] about Mike’s mental health journey
Suicide survivor finds renewed purpose
October 10 marks World Mental Health Day. 2019's theme is suicide prevention. According to the World Health Organization, every 40 seconds, someone loses their life to suicide. Two hours. That’s how close the doctors said Andrea Huston was to death by suicide. Last December was bleak for the Kahoka, Missouri, … [Read more...] about Suicide survivor finds renewed purpose
IPR takes root across Optimae
Optimae customers across the company have access to a newly revamped service that provides additional support for their recovery through goal-based work. Intensive Psychiatric Rehabilitation (IPR) is guided by the values of customer involvement, choice, self-determination and principles drawn from the field of … [Read more...] about IPR takes root across Optimae