Consumer/Survivor-Operated Self-Help Programs: A Technical Report

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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Center for Mental Health Services
www.samhsa.gov

Acknowledgements:

Disclaimer
The content of this publication does not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS), Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), or the Department of Health and Human Services.

Note on Language
Emerging concepts in mental health require a vocabulary that accommodates change. The goal of this guide is language that is flexible and accessible to the general public.

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Funding has been provided by the Center for Mental Health Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

February 2001 DHHS Publication No. (SMA) 01-3513

Table of Contents

Introduction

Chapter 1: The Consumer/Survivor Self-help Movement: A Litterature-Based Review
   Self Help: A History & Description of the General Concept
   The Mental Health Comsumer/Survivor Movement
   Evolution of Mental Health Consumer/Survivor-Operated Self-Help Program

Chapter 2: Description of the 13 Demonstration Grant Projects
   California
   Colorado
   Indiana
   Maine
   Missouri
   New Hampshire
   New York
   Oregon
   Tennessee
   Vermont
   Washington
   West Virginia
   Wisconsin

Chapter 3:
   Cross-Site Findings and Recommendations
   Project Goals and Objectives
   Services Provided
   Individuals Served
   Organization and Administration
   Implementation Issuesand Barriers
   Successes and Evaluation Findings

Chapter 4: Overall Recommendations

References

Appendix A: Table of Findings

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