John's Story

John*

This is the success story of John, a resident of Myers Place, who happily agreed to share his story. This man had been living with his mother since college, when he was first diagnosed with Schizophrenia. As his mother aged, she needed to move into a nursing home and this man was able to move into Myers Place.

He has been living independently for about a year and a half. He pays rent on time, gets along with his neighbors, and is getting adjusted to his new community. He makes and keeps all if his medical appointments and follows his doctor’s recommendations.

He feels his successes are paying down a credit card debt of $1000 after receiving budget training, making friends through social groups and outings offered at Myers, and attending other kinds of independent living groups such as cooking group.

“The groups help me understand myself and others better.” He is working towards becoming a peer support specialist so he can mentor others with a mental illness and hopes to get some direction on this through using the drop in center.

*All names have been changed to protect privacy.