Independence Center is about helping individuals t...

Independence Center is about helping individuals to live better in the community and gives you an opportunity to work in the community. It gives you a sense of belonging to an organization so you do not feel isolated and are a part of a community. This sense of belonging to a community aids in minimizing the effects of self-stigma (internalized stigma) that most individuals with mental illness deal with on a daily basis. Independence Center also provides assistance with giving individuals an opportunity to go back to school to either start or finish their education.