February 1, 2013

Journeys program offers path back to productivity

LONGMONT — Russell Desersa said his part-time job cleaning fans and dehumidifiers at 24-7 Restoration Inc. is much more to him than just a paycheck.

Six months into it, Desersa said the warehouse-technician job gives him stability that helps him in other parts of his life.

While many people love their jobs, Desersa’s situation is a little more unique. The Longmont man never had a permanent job in the past, and was diagnosed two and a half years ago with bipolar disorder, a mental health condition where patients suffer mood swings between mania and depression.

Desersa started taking medication to even out the…

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