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People with mental illness have a variety of brain disorders,
including major depression, bipolar disorders and schizophrenia.
Many are survivors of violence. Many have a history of homelessness.
A lot of residents are addicted to drugs or alcohol. Some of the people
we serve have families, although most live apart from them. Others are
also living with HIV/AIDS. Some have physical disabilities.
Mental illnesses are treatable. Recovery is possible.
The population we serve is very poor. The typical income of an
individual with a mental illness in the District of Columbia is less
than $7,500 per year or about $600 per month. There are more than
20,000 residents with mental illness in the District of Columbia.
Mental illnesses are treatable. Recovery is possible.
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