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Let’s Rethink This is taking real conversations about mental illness from behind closed doors right out into the open. Hosted by Abby Berger, episodes will explore the complex corners of mental illness by having candid conversations with people living with a severe mental illness and mental health providers on how mental illness affects all aspects of life including education, employment, housing, relationships and so much more. Let’s Rethink This is bringing you real stories of the challenges of mental illness along with real inspiration to manage the symptoms of mental illness, find belonging and purpose in your community, and gain the confidence to live a healthy, quality life.

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How to Get Connected to Services at Independence Center

January 31, 2022 • Abby Berger • Episode 34

Date: January 31, 2021

Name of Show: Let’s Rethink This

Episode title and number: How to Get Connected to Services at Independence Center

Brief summary of show: Today I am talking with Leah Sanders about the Independence Center Welcome Center. The Welcome Center is the first point of contact for people looking to enroll in services at IC.

Bullet points of key topics & timestamps:

1:11 - 3:48 What is the Welcome Center

4:06 - 4:44 How People Find Out About IC

5:20 - 6:06 Hospital Connection Linkages and Emergency Room Enhancement

6:32 - 7:06 What Happens Someone Is Not Eligible for Services

7:49 - 10:33 Coordination of Services at IC

11:05 - 13:01 Moving Welcome Center to 4245 Forest Park Ave.

List of resources mentioned in episode:

Independence Center

Welcome Center Information

314-533-4163 Independence Center Welcome Center Phone Number

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