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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 RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

June 21, 2004  

“Group Hope” Provides free access to Depression and Bipolar Support Groups

  ROCKFORD , Ill.  Because it is so hard for many to find help, “Group Hope” provides free access to support for all clinically depressed and bipolar people suffering suicidal feelings, worthless pain, isolation and judgment pain. Family and friends are welcome to listen and learn.

 “Group Hope” offers this adjunct to counseling therapy, medicines and formal group therapy. Talking with people who “know” the experience of depression pain helps people as they give attention, validation and care to each other. We meet weekly on Thursdays at 6:15 pm at Camelot Tower and every other Thursday at YWCA State St. at 7: pm. Other location and times will be added.

“Group Hope” is provided by a combination of local consumers and counselors organized through the Mental Health Association of Rock River Valley. We urge anyone needing support to check Group Hope schedules by calling Contact Helpline at 636-5000 or Charles Smith at 398-9628 or Cliff Steele at 965-9180. Our local website is www.mharrv.org or national website as a chapter of Depression, Bipolar Support Alliance: www.dbsalliance.org where support groups in many cities can be found.  

Other easy access support groups for depression can be found through CONTACT at 636-5000 or Local newspaper websites.  We suggest “Grow” groups for any mental illness, “Baby Blues and Beyond” for post-Partum depression.

 
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Last modified: January 07, 2006