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The Mental Health Bell

The Bell chosen to represent the Mental Health Association of the Rock River Valley, and nationally recognized as the symbol of the mental health movement, is one of the most distinguished bells in the world.

Cast from the shackles and chains that once restrained people in mental hospitals, the bell is a dramatic representation of hope, vision, and liberty for people with mental illness.

The metal that went into the bell came from mental hospitals in all parts of the country at the request of the National Mental Health Association. It was melted down at McShane Foundry in Baltimore, Maryland on April 13, 1953. Inscribed on the bell are these words:

“Cast from the shackles which bound them, this bell shall ring out hope for the mentally ill and victory over mental illness.”

News and Information

This is where we announce the most recent additions to our web site. If you've visited us before and want to know what's changed, take a look here first.

[New!] The Mental Health Association of Rock River Valley has completed two cooperative projects with Northern Illinois University starting during 2006.  The students and faculty at NIU did a fantastic job.  One result of the projects was that there is now a Group Hope that meets in DeKalb.

We now have a Mental Health web log site check out our blog

Press Releases

These are the press releases we've issued over the last year. You may want to search for topics by keyword.

  • October 4, 2004 
    Group Hope press release went out to twelve area newspapers and three local TV stations in regards to the expansion of support group services.

     

  • June 21, 2004 
    Group Hope press release went out on June 21 to twelve area newspapers and three local TV stations. The activities, schedules and description of the offer of self-help for depression and bipolar were included as well as the role of CONTACT and the similar activities of Baby Blues and Beyond, Grow groups and Emotions Anonymous.
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Last modified: January 07, 2006