Storytelling: Abandoning Our Mentally Ill: 64-NPOY-WentK-40

Some groups are trying to reach out to the mentally ill population and help. The Milwaukee Center for Independence is one example of the community stepping in to help deal with the city's mentally ill. Nurse Charlie Rush, right, talks with client Marilyn Brown, 67, in her home, during a regular home visit. By helping patients monitor their mental and physical health, they can stay in their homes longer and be more productive in the community. Marilyn has diabetes and schizophrenia.

Some groups are trying to reach out to the mentally ill population and help. The Milwaukee Center for Independence is one example of the community stepping in to help deal with the city's mentally ill. Nurse Charlie Rush, right, talks with client Marilyn Brown, 67, in her home, during a regular home visit. By helping patients monitor their mental and physical health, they can stay in their homes longer and be more productive in the community. Marilyn has diabetes and schizophrenia.