Helping Patrick, Air Force Veteran, Heal From Schizophrenia

Many of you know my little brother and friend, Patrick.

Patrick is sweet, smart, thoughtful, and genuinely one of the funniest people I know. Our family struggled when we were kids and Patrick knew he wanted to use the trials God gave him and the lessons he learned to serve others. He dedicated himself and his life to serving our country as a United States Airman.

While serving, Patrick was diagnosed with schizophrenia and has been fighting a hard battle ever since.

Since being diagnosed, the Patrick I know is struggling to shine through this devastating mental illness. He struggles with severe hallucinations and compulsions that convince him he wants to hurt himself.

Patrick and I have been working hard to find the right medications, routines, and treatments to help him come out on top of this disease. Currently, we are blessed to say that Patrick has found the perfect place to live at Veteran Independent Living Centers in Albuquerque (VILA). This life-saving nonprofit specializes in helping veterans with complex mental health issues and provides a fully furnished apartment with specialized staff who can provide mental health support and day-to-day services I believe will help Patrick make huge strides in his wellness.

However, Patrick is currently in the process of being medically discharged from the military and won't be able to afford the cost of VILA until his veteran benefits kick in after a few months.

Please help us fund Patrick's cost of living at VILA to help him get back on his feet. The wonderful people here specialize in veteran care and I truly think that the care they provide here along with the help my family and I are giving to support Patrick will help bring out the Patrick you and I know and love so dearly.

A donation doesn't just cover Patrick's cost of living. It gives him the peace of mind to pursue therapy for the visions and voices that he struggles with every day.

If you are unable to donate, thank you sincerely for reading about Patrick's story. We would love and appreciate your prayers in place of a donation.

Together, I know we can help heal Patrick!