Helping Hands - Brook Lane Health Services

A Message from the Board of DirectorsCassandra Latimer, ChairAs we embark on 2008, Brook Lane continues to reach out to assist those in need ofemotional and/or behavioral support. The expansion of Laurel Hall School in Frederickis just one way we have expanded our services for our growing community.With approximately 1 in 5 Americans affected, mental health problems can occur inanyone, regardless of race, gender, age or socioeconomic status. Mental illnessesare among the most treatable diseases, with a success rate of over 70% in manycases. Quality of life is tremendously improved when a mental disorder is diagnosedand treated appropriately.*The Helping Hands at Brook Lane have genuine compassion for those who dealwith a variety of mental illnesses, destructive behavior or adjustment problems.They bring hope and healing to those who have been abused, neglected, are fearfulor depressed. Our trained, caring staff works with each individual…. helping themto understand their illness and learn better ways to cope.We can not do this alone. I invite you to learn more about Brook Lane through this year’s report, Helping Hands. Ittakes many human services agencies, community leaders, church constituents, businesses, volunteers and donorsworking together to make our community a healthier one. Please join us.Remember, we all stumble, every one of us. That’s why it’s a comfort to go hand in hand.-Emily Kimbrough* National Alliance on Mental Illness