This Austin program is helping to empower and open doors for Texans with mental health diagnoses.
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Today, Triniti Young works as a retail supervisor at Goodwill in Austin, but before this, her life looked a lot different than it does now. Living with a mental health diagnosis can come with a number of barriers to employment such as gaps in work experience, incarcerations or hospitalizations. Young says she wouldn't be here without her loved ones and help from Austin Clubhouse.
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