Here's what people are saying about their partnership with Hedwig House:

 “I’ve found that the assistance I get from the HOMES Team with grocery shopping has been very helpful. Also, the camping trips have helped me to learn to prepare for several days away from my home. This has helped me learn to get my medication together for a few days and to get clothes and other things ready as well.”

 “Being associated with HOMES Team has profoundly affected my life in a positive manner. My life had no focus, no structure and very little support. I was living as a recluse in a one bedroom apartment, going out only to buy food---and that, at night when I was least likely to meet any other people. I was afraid to go out---really agoraphobic. 

 ”Through working towards various goals with HOMES Team, I have gradually come to a situation where I am comfortable sharing an apartment with a roommate, have a social life (girlfriend, bowling league, etc.), am able to use public transportation and now I have a part-time job. In short, I now have focus and structure, have come to know a growing degree of confidence, and feel much better about myself.”

 “Before I started working with my rehab. specialist I had certain reservations about doing certain things, especially grocery shopping. I suffer from OCD which puts me in a frame of mind where, if I see something I might want to buy it, even if I don’t need it. Since I’ve been working with the HOMES Team I feel more comfortable in grocery stores. My rehab. plan has helped me to make lists and only buy what I need when at the store.   Also, I have been having a good time on trips socializing with other members. It is nice to go and talk with a diverse group of people, some who I have a lot in common with.”