"It is very important for me to be a member of Connections.  

It keeps me out of the hospital and it helps me 

stay focused on positive things."

 

"Being part of Connections gives me empowerment 

and it gives me an opportunity to bridge the gaps between 

living with a mental illness and living in the community." 

 

"Cooperation and sharing between members allows people to discover their strengths and gain empowerment.  Connections is a place where people appreciate each other's talents and abilities."

 

"Connections is a place where people who have been in or 

have been in contact with the mental health system 

come together with a common goal which is to 

enhance their physical and mental health."

 

"The best thing I enjoy doing at Connections is being a peer tutor.  Just knowing that I have helped someone gives me great satisfaction.  Overall, I will carry my experience at Connections with me wherever I may go and grow."