I have over 38 years of lived experience. Yes, I have lived, and yes, I have experienced. What I am alluding to here is 38 years of...

We live in a world full of noise—opinions shouted louder than they’re listened to, and differences that too often divide instead of...

When Eric Seubert talks about his life, he doesn't focus on the struggles – he celebrates the journey of healing. His story is a powerful...

When I talk with people about recovery, one message I try to share over and over is this: at the very beginning of your recovery journey,...

Wouldn’t we all like to have the confidence to face all the challenges that life throws our way? Wouldn’t we want to feel 100% capable?...

Dear Members and Community,   It is with deep gratitude and great excitement that I step into the role of Executive Director at The...

I have played many roles in the mental health community including public speaker to end the stigma surrounding mental illness.  I have...

“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....