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SafeHaven Statistics

Combined statistics for the Miami, Shelby, and Dark County locations - Fiscal Year 2018                                                

Service Sign-ins                                         21,733
Days opened                                             505
Average Daily Attendance                       43.04 
Ongoing Active Memberships                1,584
New Members                                           69
Individuals Served                                    221
Transported Units                                    9,842
Miles Driven                                              61,308 
Meals Served                                            9,905 
Total Group Attendance                         30,064
Groups Held                                             2,433
Average Group Attendance                   12.36
Number of Outings/Events                    91
Severe Weather Closings                       10
Transportation Days                               532
HOPE-Line Calls Served                         2209

Stigma and Mental Illness Statistics

Three out of four people with a mental illness report that they have experienced stigma. Stigma is a mark of disgrace that sets a person apart. When a person is labelled by their illness they are seen as part of a stereotyped group. Negative attitudes create prejudice which leads to negative actions and discrimination  

Many people with serious mental illness are challenged doubly. On one hand, they struggle with the symptoms and disabilities that result from the disease. On the other, they are challenged by the stereotypes and prejudice that result from misconceptions about mental illness. As a result of both, people with mental illness are robbed of the opportunities that define a quality life: good jobs, safe housing, satisfactory health care, and affiliation with a diverse group of people. Although research has gone far to understand the impact of the disease, it has only recently begun to explain stigma in mental illness. Much work yet needs to be done to fully understand the breadth and scope of prejudice against people with mental illness. Fortunately, social psychologists and sociologists have been studying phenomena related to stigma in other minority groups for several decades. In this paper, we integrate research specific to mental illness stigma with the more general body of research on stereotypes and prejudice to provide a brief overview of issues in the area.

Sadness and grief are normal human emotions. We all have those feelings from time to time, but they usually go away within a few days. Major depression is something more. It’s a period of overwhelming sadness. It involves a loss of interest in things that used to bring pleasure. Those feelings are usually accompanied by other emotional and physical symptoms. Untreated, depression can lead to serious complications that put your life at risk. Fortunately, most people can be effectively treated.


According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), about 10 to 15 percent of women develop postpartum depression. Untreated, it can be dangerous for mother and baby.
When major depression or bipolar disorder are accompanied by hallucinations, delusions, or paranoia, it’s called psychotic depression. About 20 percent of people with major depressive disorder develop psychotic symptoms, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)


Stigma Stats

  • In 2015:
    • 57% believe that the stigma associated with mental illness has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.20
    • 81% are more aware of mental health issues compared to 5 years ago.20
    • 70% believe attitudes about mental health issues have changed for the better compared to 5 years ago.20​

Mental Illness Stats

Our best estimate of the number of adults with any diagnosable mental disorder within the past year is nearly 1 in 5, or roughly 43 million Americans. Although most of these conditions are not disabling, nearly 10 million American adults (1 in 25) have serious functional impairment due to a mental illness, such as a psychotic or serious mood or anxiety disorder. Fully 20 percent—1 in 5—of children ages 13-18 currently have and/or previously had a seriously debilitating mental disorder. By comparison, 8.3 percent of children under age 18 have asthma and 0.2 percent have diabetes.

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