RECOVERY

Homeless father and son
RECOVERY from mental illness is possible ... with safe and affordable housing and appropriate supports.

Affordable housing for the mentally ill

Since there is a shortage of affordable housing for the people with mental illness,the Government should expand the number of safe,affordable independent housing units in order make recovery possible.

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The Federal Government should increase the funding for provincial governments and non-profit groups to provide housing for the mentally ill.

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Carrie Fisher

Born October 21,1956

Carrie Fisher,the child of two Hollywood stars (Debbie Reynolds and Eddie Fisher) and actress,in her own right,played Princess Leia in “Star Wars”movies. Early in the 70’s she says she started  using cocaine. Her experiences with drug addiction led to her first best selling book,Postcards From the Edge. The book was made into a film in 1990 starring Meryl Streep. Her illness comes from her mother’s side of the family.