To build an inclusive, safe, respectful community of recovery and hope through Peer Support. The Wellness Shack provides a safe environment, one on one with a Certified Peer Support Specialist, group activities, education, advocacy, and socialization. The Wellness Shack is a peer-run mental health recovery center for people who live with severe or persistent mental health disorders. Peer-run identifies the Wellness Shack as an organization that is managed and operated by the people who use the Wellness Shack.
Many of us have found recovery from our condition by learning to identify and manage our symptoms. This experience gives us a unique perspective that accepts and empathizes with the personal struggles of others as they work toward recovery. We are not professional counselors or therapists.
We are people who have found a meaningful recovery of our lives, and we seek to share our hope and experience to support others who wish to find the same. Such conditions may affect someone's ability to relate to others and function each day. Mental health disorders are not a sign of weakness, poor character, upbringing, or moral values. Research suggests there may be multiple linking causes.
Biochemical processes of the brain, or neuropathway circuits and basic brain structure are thought to be the cause. Genetics, environment and lifestyle can also influence whether someone develops a mental health condition. A stressful job or home life can make some people more susceptible. Many people with mental health disorders have experienced traumatic events in their life.
A Mental Health Recovery Center is a place where: The environment promotes the ideals of recovery People feel safe, respected, and accepted Recovery principles are taught and demonstrated People living with mental health disorders can find hope and support that make recovery possible.
