Our Mission
CFI is a nonprofit psychiatric rehabilitation organization that ensures a supportive community for adults with long term psychiatric disabilities so that they can develop living, learning, working, and social skills, and access the resources needed to lead successful and satisfying lives.
What We Do
Community Friendship's goal is to enhance individuals' functionality, transcending mere symptom reduction. We measure success by enabling self-sufficiency within the community, fostering independence rather than dependency.
By prioritizing individuals' ability to secure employment, maintain relationships, and improve housing, we redefine effectiveness in mental health care and advocate for holistic, service-driven approaches to wellness.
Testimonials
“When I got to CFI, it simply changed my life
I am a local resident of the downtown area. My behavioral health specialist referred me to a peer support program on the other side of town. We met Tuesday through Friday. I was going through depression and anxiety, while being diagnosed with a mental illness.
I was able to go through the training to become a Certified Peer Specialist (CPS), with another agency, but was not really able to utilize the skills I had been trained in with the agency. I was on my way home one day and completely broke down. When I arrived home, my neighbor and I talked and he referred me to Community Friendship, Inc. (CFI) which was minutes away from my home. I was just going to give it a try. When I got to CFI, it simply changed my life! I was able to connect to other programs, such as the Work Opportunities Program. I was able to obtain employment with the support I needed and received through the staff at CFI Work Opportunities Program. I am happy to now work with and for my peers to open up a window of opportunity to independence and self-esteem. If I can do it, anyone can. Thank you CFI!”
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