“Trilogy was a godsend.”

Every day, Trilogy helps people in their recovery from mental illness. In addition, Trilogy supports the entire family, providing education, tools, and a sense of community. As we approach Mother’s Day, we wanted to share the following story. Nancy, a mother of three, has participated in group and family therapy at Trilogy with her loved ones, including her son, who lives with mental illness. Nancy and her son have graciously agreed to share their story with us.

“When my son graduated college, he was quickly hired in his field of study,” Nancy says. “He was embarking on his professional future.” It was then that Nancy noticed her son acting differently. “All of a sudden, he was like a different person. We wanted to help, but we didn’t know how.I was heartsick. There were so many times that I thought, What now?”

Nancy shares that her son would fall out of contact for long periods. “Those were the scariest times. You think the worst. We thought we might never see him again.” When her son was finally diagnosed with a mental illness, she says, “There was an initial shock. But a diagnosis helped us to understand what was happening.”

Fortunately, a family friend referred them to Trilogy. “I’ll never forget when we walked in together for the first time. It was so welcoming, and it was such a relief. We realized we weren’t alone. Trilogy was a godsend.”

The family began attending group therapy sessions and meeting with her son’s care team. “Trilogy supported our entire family in a respectful, loving way,” Nancy says. “The staff is wonderful – the caseworkers, the doctors, the entire team. Everyone is accepted. Trilogy reconnected us. Trilogy gave me my son back.”

When asked what Trilogy means to her, Nancy pauses. “Trilogy is truly comprehensive care. Everything that my son needs to stay healthy is here. And when I think of that, it makes me want to cry.” She notes that, while recovery is an ongoing process, her son is doing much better. “He still has episodes, but he’s getting better. He knows that he needs to keep his appointments. He always finds his way back to Trilogy, because he knows Trilogy means help.”

Nancy describes how the comprehensive, integrated support that Trilogy provides helps families as well. “There are so many services available at Trilogy. That takes pressure off family members,” she said. “I really don’t know what we would have done without Trilogy. It’s truly been life changing. Trilogy never gave up on my son, or our family. Because of that, we’ve been strong enough to never give up on each other.”

Now, Nancy is hopeful about the future. “As I age, it’s good to know that they are there for him,” she said. “It brings me such relief knowing he will always be cared for and have help when he needs it. Trilogy can help you get the treatment you need. I want everybody to understand that help is out there.”

Your donation will help families like Nancy’s access the resources they need to move toward mental wellbeing.

Please click on the sunflower below to make a donation to Trilogy today!