What We Do
SeizingPsych Mission & Values
Educate. Advocate. Participate.
Mission Statement
SeizingPsych supports individuals living with brain or mental illness, and the families who walk alongside them, through free peer connection, education, advocacy, and a compassionate community rooted in lived experience.
Vision Statement
We envision a future where every individual and family impacted by brain and mental illness is empowered to harness their unique strengths, transforming their journey into a life of dignity and profound purpose through well informed community.
Guiding Principles:
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Brain and mental illness impact systems, not just individuals. We support the whole family journey.
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We believe every individual and family possesses unique strengths. Our role is to help them harness those strengths to shape lives of dignity, resilience, and purpose.
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We cultivate well-informed, supportive communities where stigma and isolation are replaced with understanding ensuring no one walks alone.
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We honor and elevate the voices of those with lived experience. Their insight shapes our programs, advocacy, and community.
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We believe support, education, and connection should be available regardless of financial means.
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We combine credible education with deep empathy.
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We challenge stigma, misinformation, and systemic barriers.
To honor these missions we:
Educate
SeizingPsych has over a decade of experience in community education working to initiate and improve discussions about mental illness and wellness in the community. Workshops are tailored to the audience and engage audiences ranging from high school students to police crisis intervention teams to healthcare practitioners. Topics include but are not limited to:
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The role of the family in mental illness
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Stigma
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Wellness & Resilience
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Resources available through SeizingPsych
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Empathy in Crisis Intervention
For more information please click to submit a Workshop Interest Form!
Advocate
SeizingPsych provides one-on-one consultation and support for families and consumers to share experiences and knowledge.
We assist with the facilitation and acquisition of:
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Local resources
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Employment opportunities
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Entitlements
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Completing Social Security Disability Insurance forms
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Connections with key community contacts.
Additional information about other community resources can be found in the Resources tab.
Participate
Being an active player and participating in improving mental wellness in the community is a key priority for SeizingPsych. To work toward this mission, SeizingPsych hosts a variety of campaigns and aid opportunities including:
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1:1 Family and Peer Support
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Annual Adopt-A-Family Holiday Gift Drive
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Seasonal Survival Kit Distribution
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Crisis Grants and Fundraisers
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Monthly virtual Caregiver Support Group
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Skill-building workshops
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Expert Q&A sessions
More information about financial aid can be found here. For information about the Caregiver Support Group, please submit an interest form by clicking here.
