Featured Voices
A few of the stories driving this movement forward.
INDIVIDUAL WITH LIVED EXPERIENCE
A 25-Year-Old Alabama Man
Living With Schizoaffective Disorder, Bipolar Type
"I never want to be out of my mind in a psychosis again. I almost died in jail. No one should have to suffer like that for a brain disorder."
FAMILY CAREGIVER & ADVOCATE
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A Mother
Alabama — Name Withheld by Request
"My son was 30 years old and still called me 'Mama.' Several hours before his death, he told me he loved me."
FAMILY CAREGIVER & ADVOCATE
Holly Strayer
Shelby County | Alabama State Director
"The River Act calls for accountability and written documentation of decisions—had this act been in place, it would have saved our family so much useless trauma."
FAMILY CAREGIVER & ADVOCATE
Tammy Ballentine
Madison County | SSCAL North Alabama Coordinator
"The River Act treats psychosis as the medical emergency that it is—resulting in immediate treatment and continuity of care. Currently, we wait until the dangerous thing happens."
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