“Just as ripples spread out when a single pebble is dropped into water, the actions of individuals can have far-reaching effects.” -Dalai...

“We are living in unprecedented times.” Is anyone else really, really  tired of hearing that? I am. I’m exhausted. I think it would be...

T his edition of Gathered News , the From Then to Now article is about a woman that makes a significant impact on the lives of the...

What is The Gathering Place magic (TGP magic)?   TGP magic is a phenomenon that we at The Gathering Place see when someone comes in for...

The holidays are a time for giving and receiving. Searching for the perfect gift with a certain person in mind, boxing and wrapping it,...

The circle is a universal symbol with extensive meaning. A circle represents limitless things, among them unity and wholeness. Unity...

The goal for many people that have mental health conditions with or without substance abuse, is recovery. The Substance Abuse and Mental...

When I was in the throes of mental distress, I did not have the insight that what I was experiencing had a name—“mental illness.”  Nor...

I like the analogy that anxiety is a heavy rock. Yelling at it won’t make it go away. But sometimes, if you take the time to feel the...

When the phone rang at the Myers residence one night in January 2003, the last thing that Trina’s family expected to hear was the voice...

Break the Cycle. Discover social connections at The Gathering Place Breaking the cycle of loneliness can be challenging. It takes effort...

All of us at The Gathering Place wish you a holiday full of peace, joy, and hope. Hope is one small word with such a significant impact....

Typically, when I write this article, I focus solely on one individual’s unique journey with mental health conditions or dual diagnosis....

Earl is a man whose journey could be a movie on Hallmark Hall of Fame. From the beginning of his life, when his mother’s life was...

Aristotle had it right, we are what we repeatedly do. As fall beckons, our schedules become more routine, and habits are established. At...

Do you make your bed in the morning? And why am I asking this? Making your bed is a simple task that keeps you organized and focused all...

The dictionary defines inspiration as: to be so successful, or to deal with a difficult situation so well, that other people admire you...

Words can make us feel good, and they can cause us to feel bad. Words and labels used to describe people living with mental health...

Heidi Garner, our new Executive Director Over the years I have enjoyed the opportunity to write for Gathered News. My favorite article to...

This article was submitted by Susan Mader for the 2022 WPS Volunteer Awards You can see Jim Fager at The Gathering Place almost every day...