Who We Are
Project Independence, Inc. is dedicated to ensuring that all people with mental health conditions can live meaningful, active, and independent lives.
Our Mission
Supporting Mental Health For All
Our mission is to create a safe and supportive environment for individuals with severe and persistent mental illnesses, especially when more traditional services aren’t available.
Over the years, our organization has expanded its reach and resources, enabled us to proudly serve the entire Sedgwick County community with a range of supportive services, activities, and events designed to promote mental health and independence.
Our History
Founded in 1993 as a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, Project Independence began with a small group of dedicated peers who came together in Wichita, KS, to offer each other support and solidarity in navigating their mental health journeys.
What started as a modest gathering quickly grew in size and scope, driven by the shared commitment to provide a safe space for individuals dealing with severe and persistent mental illnesses.
Founding Members
Our Leadership
Meet the dedicated individual who laid the foundation for Project Independence
“Project calls to the life in people. Sometimes people come here who are really sick. We try to find the flame of life in them and encourage it to grow”
Shelly
Shelly Meadows is the founding member of Project Independence and served as the first Executive Director. We are forever grateful for her enduring work for Project.
