Consumer-operated self-help centers

Margaret Swarbrick

doi:10.2975/31.1.2007.76.79

Consumer-operated self-help centers

Margaret Swarbrick

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Abstract

Consumer-operated services (COS) are viewed as a legitimate alternative for mental health consumers living in the community. This article provides an overview of, outlines a consumer-operated self-help center model that has evolved in New Jersey, and illustrates how it has become a viable component of the mental health system. The goal is to inspire psychiatric rehabilitation practitioners to create COS alternatives as part of their state-run services transformation efforts.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	76-79
Number of pages	4
Journal	Psychiatric rehabilitation journal
Volume	31
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.2975/31.1.2007.76.79
State	Published - Jun 2007
Externally published	Yes

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

Health Professions (miscellaneous)
Rehabilitation
Psychiatry and Mental health

Keywords

Consumer-operated services
Peer support model
Self-help centers

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