Welcome to Crossroads to Recovery (for Teens and Young Adults who Suffer with Depression) "What is Mental Illness?" This is a Non Profit 501c3 Organization founded in Minnesota. MISSION STATEMENT: REACH OUT TO TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS WHO ARE SUFFERING FROM DEPRESSION AND HELP THEM TO UNDERSTAND THAT SUICIDE IS NEVER THE ANSWER. HELP PUT AN END TO THE STIGMA SOCIETY HAS REGARDING DEPRESSION. Powered by WebRing. **PARENTS PLEASE READ** Diagnosing Depression by Computer May Spur More to Get Treatment God Bless the USA Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and friends who lost loved ones on 9/11. STIGMA - IT HAS TO STOP Stigma is not just the use of the wrong word or action. Stigma is about disrespect. It is the use of negative labels to identify a person living with mental illness. Stigma is a barrier and discourages individuals and their families from getting the help they need due to the fear of being discriminated against. An estimated 50 million Americans experience a mental disorder in any given year and only one-forth of them actually receive mental health and other services. I'll Stand by You by Chrissie Hynde "I'll Stand by You" Oh, Why you look so sad? The tears are in your eyes Come on and come to me now But don’t be ashamed to cry Let me see you through Cause I’ve seen the dark side too When the night falls on you You don’t know what to do Nothing you confess could make me love you less I’ll stand by you I’ll stand by you Won’t let nobody hurt you I’ll stand by you So, If your mad, get mad Don’t hold it all inside Come on and talk to me now But hey, what you’ve got to hide I get angry too But I’m a lot like you When you’re standing at the crossroads Don’t know which path to choose Let me come along Cause even if your wrong... I’ll stand by you I’ll stand by you Won’t let nobody hurt you I’ll stand by you Take me in into your darkest hour And I’ll never desert you I’ll stand by you And when, When the night falls on you baby Your feeling all alone Walking on your own I’ll stand by you I’ll stand by you Won’t let nobody hurt you I’ll stand by you Take me in into your darkest hour And I’ll never desert you I’ll stand by you I’ll stand by you Won’t let nobody hurt you... - Song from the Pretenders "Crossroads" (my wonderful volunteers in Cottage Grove) “We must be the change we wish to see in the world.” - M.K. Gandhi Never Doubt That A Small Group of Thoughtful Committed Citizens Can Change The World: Indeed It's The Only Thing That Ever Has. Margaret Mead Sign My Guestbook View My Guestbook Our greatest glory consists not in never falling, but to rise every time we fall... Fathers Love Letter (PLEASE CHECK IT OUT--IT IS BEAUTIFUL) "Cherish your visions and your dreams as they are the children of your soul; the blue prints of your ultimate achievements." Napoleon Hill Inspirational Poems and Stories A beautiful site! "If you concentrate on finding whatever is good in every situation, you will discover that your life will suddenly be filled with gratitude, a feeling that nurtures the soul." Rabbi Harold Kushner