Plan Lifetime Assistance Network of Northeast Ohio

PLAN is the Recognized as the NAMI Mental Health Agency of the Year!!

NAMI of Greater Cleveland has announced that PLAN of Northeast Ohio is the 2008 Mental Health Agency of the Year. PLAN is being recognized for providing quality, innovative and original programs that aid members in the recovery from mental illness.

Ray Gonzales, Executive Director of PLAN said "We are honored that PLAN has been recognized by NAMI for our efforts in providing hope and healing to those struggling with mental illness. Our innovative and unique programs offer opportunities for our members to thrive and achieve significant improvements in their quality of life."

Name: Elizabeth Mierke

How long have you been a member of PLAN?
For 2 years

Who is your Family Advocate?

Nina

What is your favorite recreational activity?

My family has a cabin in Canada...I love to be there and fish. I also enjoy art shows, painting and spending time with my family.

What is your favorite sport?

I really enjoy fishing.

Who is your favorite TV, Movie or Sports Star?

Brad Pitt, he is gorgeous! Also Angelina Jolie who is wonderful. Oprah is truly an inspiration. I also love Elizabeth Taylor (some say I was named after her). As Cleopatra she was fantastic.

What is your favorite TV Show?

CSI Miami

What do you like to visit in Cleveland?

Art Museum-Natural History Museum with my nephews.

How do you spend your day?

Reading, writing, meditating. I am currently reading the History of England by Edward Rutherfurd. Very good book.

Do you volunteer, work or go to school?

Nope, nothing right now. But I sometimes read to children at the Shaker Library.

What is your dream?

To have a man in my life who is my best friend, confidant and who understands me as just me. To go to a very expensive dinner and just enjoy being with the man in my life.

What do you like most about PLAN?
Everyone at PLAN is like family. I finally belong someplace and people at PLAN understand me. They are my long lost aunts, uncles, brothers and sisters. I have a real sense of love and caring at PLAN.