Rebecca’s Dream was established in 2005 in celebration of the life of Rebecca Lynn Cutler, a journalist who succumbed to depression and bipolar disorder at age 30. Rebecca’s family and friends continue her personal mission to help others receive proper treatment and needed support.

The mission of Rebecca's Dream is to promote awareness and compassionate understanding of depression and bipolar disorder as real diseases. These illnesses affect over 10 million Americans. Our vision is to create a world where people have easy access to information, treatment, support and encouragement in order to live stable and productive lives.

Through fundraisers, meet-and-greet events, and generous donations from people like you, we have raised over $1,000,000 used to fund grants, generate resources and promote awareness while reducing the stigma of mental health issues.

Living with depression and bipolar disorder can be tough, but with helpful guidance, positive changes are possible for individuals and their families.

Performance offers a window to mental illness

'Good Enough' tells real-life stories in hopes of raising awareness and lessening stigma of mental illness.

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Every Mother's Day

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and within that, the first week of May is National Children’s Mental Health Week. Of course, Mother's Day also falls in May. All these events together can mean a bittersweet month for so many.

Every Mother’s Day I give thanks for Rebecca and her brother, Brett. Every Mother’s Day I feel the pain of loss and the joy of creation. During this month of Mental Health Awareness I remember Rebecca’s struggles to “be normal.” I remember her dream to bring awareness to the world about mental health. I remember and I am grateful. I remember that both Rebecca and her brother came to me but do not belong to me.

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