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Scenario

When mental illness creates conflict with your community

My adult son lives with severe mental illness and won't take his medication and my neighbors keep calling the police when he has episodes and I'm afraid they're going to hurt him.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Mental health crises become community safety issues when support systems are inadequate.

Your guide for this
Rabia
Rabia works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
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Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Community and difference — when disagreement is inside?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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