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PROJECT S.E.L.F. SEEING EVERY LIFE FLOURISH Project named by Diane Keefer Illustration by Stephanie Moyer WHAT IS RECOVERY? Recovery is the willingness to pursue a purposeful and satisfying life in spite of the challenges that often accompany a mental illness. WHO HELPS WITH RECOVERY? Recovery works best when there is collaboration between: Friends Family Spouses / Significant Others Doctors Neighbors Bosses Clergy / Spiritual Leaders Case Managers Nurses Therapists / Counselors Teachers Co-Workers Roommates Any Special Person in your Life WHY WORK ON RECOVERY? Research and published reports tell us that a recovery oriented system of care best encourages individuals with a mental illness to fulfill their greatest potential in life. WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS? For Consumers: Training Opportunities for growth and change Knowledge Choices Support For Providers: Training Support Knowledge Research, data and evidence based practices For the Community: Training Support Knowledge Understanding WHAT DO OTHER RECOVERING PEOPLE SAY? “Believing in God gave me the hope to recover…people believing in me gave me the opportunity to recover.” Steve Seitzinger “Being able to work and feel important again made recovery possible for me.” Anonymous “Finding people who really listened to me actually made the difference in my recovery.” Anonymous “Recovery means being able to do important things on your own and assuming responsibility for doing them.” Tim Lucas “Recovery means not to be labeled, but to be seen and treated as a person.” Deb Springman “Recovery means having dreams and working towards them.” Lisa Sharp “Recovery is having a hope and a future.” Anonymous “Recovery to me is reaching the end of a long journey where I am able to look at each day more positively.” Deb Milheim RECOVERY BEGINS NOW - ONE PERSON AT A TIME! MISSION Project SELF is a collaborative effort between consumers, providers, family members and Columbia / Montour / Snyder / Union Counties Behavioral Health Services. This project began in June 2004. The Mission of Project SELF is to create an environment where hope leads to recovery and recovery leads to hope. CONTACT INFORMATION Mary Lyn Cadman 275-5422 Diane Keefer 389-1768 Steve Seitzinger 784-2208 Ken Dunlap 275-4962 Mary Kelly 356-2134 Steve Klug 275-4962 Lori Humbert 784-2266 Marylou Norton 523-8018 Kathleen Dunkelberger 286-4332 Philip Keating 275-5422 Richard Beach 275-5422 Back

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