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Jessica, 19, did not know how to get help when she reached a breaking point with her mental health. She was self isolating, experiencing severe anxiety and depression and lacked a strong support system. When she started running out of funds, she knew she needed to get help or risk being vulnerable to exploitation and trafficking. Then she arrived at Brittany's Place and staff convinced her to try talking with the onsite therapist. She got a diagnostic assessment and went to therapy for a month, when suddenly she made the decision to try and leave to succeed on her own. Staff did not hear from her or see her for several months until one day, she asked to come back and try again. This was a defining moment, an example of her strength and resilience to always seek the best for her self and future.  Jessica's current progress During her second stay, she moved onto the Transitional Living Program, an 18 month long supportive program to allow youth to work on their education, employment, health and financial goals after addressing their immediate needs. There, a remarkable transformation occurred: she graduated from high school, studied to get her Certified Nursing Assistant certificate and participated in financial literacy classes. Shortly after, she landed her first nursing assistant job and used her new financial skills to start saving for her first apartment and car.
In a bittersweet moment, after 18 months, she recently graduated from the Transitional Living Program to her own apartment. Staff were excited to see her growth, confidence and resilience and she continues to work with the aftercare team as needed. She is still in therapy, fully committed to maintaining her mental health and working towards reconnecting with friends to expand her support network. Because of the generosity of our incredible donor community, many girls like Jessica have left Brittany's Place working towards futures full of healing, hope, dignity and courage. Your kindness keeps Brittany's Place operational, giving them a place to seek the shelter and mental health support needed to take these steps to move from crisis into stability and safety. Comments are closed.
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For over thirty years, CEO Dan Pfarr has been on the front lines of the human services community, working to lift-up youth, adults, and families in crisis. His focus on trauma-informed care helps shape the direction of 180 Degrees and inspire a team of nearly one hundred employees. As a multi-cultural organization with staff and clients who have suffered a life of prejudice and inequality, 180 Degrees continues prioritizing discussion and action against a system of racial injustice.
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