Author Archive for: lci
Entries by Northern Lakes CMH
Online Clubhouse for Wellness: FacingUs.org
We all strive to live a full, healthy and happy life. For individuals living with mood disorders, maintaining wellness presents distinct challenges. If you live with depression or bipolar disorder—or are simply seeking inspiration and support for living a full, healthy and happy life—the Facing Us Clubhouse is a great resource for wellness. The Facing […]
National Poetry Month – Life, by Christine Kelly
National Poetry Week is a good time to celebrate people’s creative talents and inspire others to express themselves. Watch later this year for a collection of poetry, artwork, and stories of recovery to be published by Northern Lakes CMH. Life, by Christine Kelly Life is a book That is being written Each day. We choose […]
National Poetry Month – My Dreams, by Christine Kelly
My Dreams, by Christine Kelly As my dreams appear, I assess if I can make some sense of this mess. They’re jumbled together, and some have died. Some I’ve made true, or really tried. I hope that I keep these dreams, and work really hard, and don’t come apart at the seams.
National Poetry Week – Inner Self, by Christine Kelly
Thank you, Christine, for this submission in celebration of National Poetry Week: Inner Self, by Christine Kelly Deep within Is a person That longs To emerge. She’s reluctant To show Her face To anyone. Slowly she’s Allowing glimpses Of her True nature. And hoping That people Will like What they see.
National Poetry Month – My Life, by Christine Kelly
Another poem for your enjoyment, in celebration of National Poetry Week: My Life, by Christine Kelly My life is what I make it, I know this to be true. I make my own decisions, And try to see them through. I try to keep this in mind, When decisions come my way. I always decide […]
National Poetry Month – A Dream by Vida Archer
April is National Poetry Month, and in celebration, we are sharing this poem which was submitted by one of our consumers. We will be publishing a booklet next fall which will contain poetry, artwork, and photobiographies in order to spread the word about recovery and recognize the amazing talents of our consumers. Watch for it! […]
Inaugural Recovery Newsletter Published!
Welcome to the first issue of Northern Lakes CMH Recovery Newsletter! This newsletter will be published quarterly for people interested in Recovery from a mental illness. Each issue will contain tips, inspirational stories, information about different learning opportunities, conferences and classes, personal expressions, and progress reports about improvements to the Northern Lakes CMH system as […]
National Volunteer Week
The third week of March is our chance to celebrate our volunteers! At Northern Lakes CMH, consumers volunteer in a lot of ways: Some people serve on Northern Lakes CMH committees and boards, as well as local, state and national committees and boards. Some speak out as Stigma Busters, to help bust the stigma associated […]