National Shattering Silence Coalition

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  • WHO WE ARE
    • About Us
    • Team
    • Why We Volunteer
    • State Directors
    • Partners
    • Social Impact
  • AWARENESS
    • PRO & PEER TALKS
    • WHO WE ARE FIGHTING FOR
    • Beyond Stigma Campaign
    • Still Here Campaign
    • The Sandy Pruett Project
  • Resources
    • Guide for Caregivers
    • Guide to Psychotic Illnesses
    • Guide to Policy Advocacy
    • Guide for Our Members
  • Support
  • Blog
  • Media
    • Latest Headlines
    • Podcasts
  • Engage
    • Join
    • Donate
    • Contact
  • Donate

we are shattering the silence

fighting the tragedy of serious mental illness THAT IS cutting lives short and ​causing immense suffering for loved ones

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our vision

We envision a world where families, caregivers, and those with Serious Mental Illness/Serious Brain Disorders are empowered by immediate access to equitable, compassionate treatment and support to minimize suffering.
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our mission

Raising awareness and advocating for solutions to the suffering faced by those affected by Serious Mental Illness/Serious Brain Disorders through education, outreach, and grassroots reform.

our pillars

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EDUCATIONAL AWARENESS

Amplifying the voices of those with SMI/SBDs and their loved ones through life stories, professional and peer talks, sharing resources, and media
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COMMUNITY COLLABORATION

Addressing the treatment of those with SMI/SBDs by collaborating with community stakeholders (police, EMTs, treatment providers, and crisis intervention) through educational awareness
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GRASSROOTS REFORM

Advocating for change in federal and state laws to improve quality of life and the way those with SMI/SBDs are treated in our nation's social services, healthcare, and criminal justice system
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OUR TEAM

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OUR PARTNERS

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OUR IMPACT

IN HONOR OF OUR FOUNDER

Our Founder, Jeanne Gore, cast the vision for achieving social, political, and healthcare changes for compassionate and equitable treatment for ourselves and our loved ones. We dedicate this site to her and the lasting effect of her gracious and generous life.

United, we continue this monumental fight to ensure just and compassionate treatment of those with SBDs, and to ensure they are afforded opportunities to live their best possible lives.

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