Read Submitted Family Stories

  • Elena’s Story

    Elena’s Story

    A Family Share: The Martinez Family’s Journey Through Adolescent Mental Health Crisis **Names from submitted and identifying information have been altered to protect the privacy of families and their children. Elena’s Story: This isn’t how it should be. Parents shouldn’t have to choose between their child’s mental health and financial stability. Families shouldn’t be left…

  • Mark and His Son, Alex

    Mark and His Son, Alex

    A Family Share: The Johnsons’ Journey Through Adolescent Mental Health Crisis **Names from submitted and identifying information have been altered to protect the privacy of families and their children. If you have a story to share, please do. BackgroundMark Johnson, a 45-year-old father, recently relocated with his family to a small city in Mississippi for…