San Diego Group Encourages Young Adults With Mental Illness To Have Fun

The National Institute of Mental Health says about one in five young adults has a diagnosable mental illness.
It’s not uncommon for young people with mental health issues to withdraw from others, and to isolate themselves. That can make their situation worse.
A group in San Diego has made it their mission to encourage young adults with mental illness to get out of their shell, make friends, and have a good time.
The group is operated by young people.

 

About Impact Young Adults:
The mission of Impact Young Adults is to enrich the lives of young adults with mental illness, ages 18 – 35, with experiences of acceptance, personal growth, and accomplishment. They use a peer-run model to create a supportive community with social activities, mentoring, and leadership opportunities.

Impact Young Adults was initially based in Hillcrest, San Diego, and now has an office in Vista, CA. We have activities in many places throughout SD County. We encourage anyone in the larger San Diego area to get involved! Please check out our calendar for upcoming events.

http://www.impactyoungadults.org/