The employees of Options for Community Living recently wore green to help raise awareness about mental illness. Since 1949, May has been recognized as Mental Health Awareness Month in an effort to draw attention to the mental health issues that affect as many as one in four individuals in America.
“So many lives are touched by mental illness and yet it is still kept secret” said Yolanda Robano-Gross, executive director, Options for Community Living. “Mental illness is just like any other illness. Sadly, because of stigma, people are often too embarrassed to seek treatment. This needs to change.”
About Options for Community Living, Inc.
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Established in 1982, Options for Community Living, Inc. operates residential programs for adults recovering from mental illness and affordable supported housing and care coordination services for individuals and families with chronic health conditions. Options’ mission to assist people to live independently and with dignity in the community has grown through the years to serve more than 1,000 adults and children annually. For more information, call 631.361.9020 or visit Options’ website at www.optionscl.org.
