The person living it
Told in their own words, with their permission, when they are well enough to decide.
First profile coming
Stand With
The people behind the case numbers
Profiles of the people living with serious mental illness inside the system, the families beside them, and the people inside the system who get it right. Each profile ends with a concrete way to help.
The family beside them
What it takes to keep a loved one alive and connected through arrest, jail, court and prison.
First profile comingThe one who got it right
Nominated by families. The officer who waited, the nurse who listened, the judge who asked the right question.
First profile comingHow these profiles work
- Portraits protect identity. We use illustrations, silhouettes, or photos taken from behind, unless someone chooses to be seen.
- Consent comes first. Every subject reads their profile before it is published and can withdraw it.
- Every profile has an ask. A letter to write, a hearing to attend, a program to support, or a thank-you to send.
Know someone who belongs here?
Nominate a person, a family, or someone in the system who made a difference. Tell us about them.