'Voices of Hope,' a memoir to those fighting mental illness

Marlborough - Employment Options Inc. will be offering its first publication "Voices of Hope" at the May 15 Marlborough Regional Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours event hosted by the Commerce Bank, 322 Maple St., Route 85. The networking event, open to chamber members and guests, will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 pm.

Employment Options, Inc., a psychosocial clubhouse located at 200 East Main St., has seen beyond the mental illness and the stigma, and supported individuals through their journey of fighting mental illness. After 10 years of service and encouragement, Employment Options staff and clients found the need for a permanent memory of their experiences, and Voices of Hope was created.

Voices of Hope is a tale of inspiration, courage and strength - a celebration of the human spirit. Told through personal stories and thoughts, the book recounts the lives of 23 ordinary people of extraordinary spirit living with mental illness and their determination to actively participate in life despite the barriers created by mental illness and its stigma.

"The main role of the staff at Options - to provide hope," said Toni Wolf, EMployment Options Inc. executive director. "And, whatever you can do to give people that sense of hope - is a necessary and important ingredient of the club."

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