Larry Abramson and Jim Vurpillot spoke about St. Luke’s House. St. Luke's House was founded to address the needs of patients being released from state psychiatric hospitals who had no place to go. SLH has grown to provide comprehensive mental health services in programs ranging from psychiatric rehabilitations to supported living and life skill training. He started working with Pam, 25 years ago, when she was working out of a closet in the basement.  Larry praised the clear direction and management style Pam demonstrated through many years of changing regulatory and financial issues in the Public Health System.

The Back to Work Program helps individuals recovering from mental illness choose, find, and keep a job.  It supports them through counseling and mentoring.  This successful program has been able to find employment for 73% of their clients.  Jim Vurpillot was a client of SLH and now works as a speaker and mental health advocate.