What is WellMind LiveWell?

WellMind LiveWell is a voluntary association dedicated to promoting mental health recovery through support and advocacy. As a coalition of individuals with mental health conditions, their families and friends, and community allies, we strive to empower individuals with mental health conditions to lead meaningful, active, and joyful lives with mutual relationships of care and respect, productive activities, hope, and a sense of dignity and a wondrous appreciation for the beauty of thisgift of life.. We see people struggling and striving to live life the best they can at any given time, not invalid patients ever crippled by some incurable, senseless disease.

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