They Are Us

Both Alexis and Steve were diagnosed with schizophrenia. This is the story about how meaningful, paid work plays a role in their recovery.Listen to the…

Leslie Nelson has heard voices for as long as she can remember. She sees things other people don’t see. This is a conversation about what it’s like to be…

A story about Vermont’s only permanent, supervised housing for people with serious mental illness.Listen to the full episode above. Have feedback or a…

How should people live long term in our state if they have a serious mental illness? The hope is that they’ll find ways to integrate into their…

This is a story about what it’s like, day to day, year to year, to be a parent of an adult child living with schizophrenia.Listen to the full episode…

They Are Us is a new seven-part series about mental health airing on VPR featuring the personal stories of Vermonters. We're convening a conversation with…

There are Vermonters who experience psychiatric crises for years — and repeated visits to emergency rooms and psychiatric hospitals. Where do they go when…

In her early thirties, Sarah Holland started suffering from major depression, the result of childhood sexual trauma. In the years that followed, she lost…

They Are Us is a seven-part special series about mental health in Vermont, airing on VPR the week of Nov. 12. Each episode will highlight personal stories…