Despite the growing advances in the science of mental health, hundreds of under-serviced children and families continue to suffer needlessly because they are afraid or encounter barriers when they seek help. As a result, the rate of debilitating mental health conditions, including depression and suicide continue to plague underserved families.

“The burden of mental illness on health and productivity in the United States and throughout the world has long been underestimated. Data developed by the massive Global Burden of Disease study conducted by the World Health Organization, the World Bank, and Harvard University, reveal that mental illness, including suicide, accounts for over 15 percent of the burden of disease in established market economies, such as the United States. This is more than the disease burden caused by all cancers.” (NIH) The life enrichment center is dedicated to helping the urban community stamp out stigma and better understand mental health.

Founded in 2002 by community psychiatrist, Derek H. Suite, M.D The Full Circle Life Enrichment Center, Inc. (the Center) helps under-serviced children and families gain understanding and information on how to handle mental health conditions through psycho-education, life skills, counseling and first responder training programs.

Our Mission

We are dedicated to eliminating barriers such as stigma, shame and fear associated with having mental illness or seeking mental health treatment. We are also committed to increasing access and usage of culturally competent mental health services.

Our Commitment to the Community

By collaborating with our community partners and related service agencies, the Center is able to expand its mission to educate and train families and first-responders, and eliminate healthcare disparities by increasing access and usage of to mental health services by low income and underserved families.