About SHC

“A place where socialization, recreation and advocacy come together as one”
-Donald Mays, Jr.

Self-help Centers are:

• A place for learning and growth in a comfortable, relaxed and supportive setting

• Easily accessible to mental health consumers (they offer transportation)

• A place where you can feel respected and accepted

• A place where you can develop friendships 

• Where you can gain support from other people who have similar life experiences

Self-help Centers

• Bring people together to enrich the lives of the membership

• Help prevent loneliness and isolation

• Offer opportunities for empowerment and leadership

• Provide stepping stones to personal growth

• Help you learn to access resources and things to help you in your recovery

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What Happens?

• Self-help groups (GROW, Dual Recovery, Schizophrenics Anonymous, etc.)

• Wellness and recovery education, groups and training opportunities

• Leadership training

• Trips within the community (cultural and sporting events, restaurants, movies)

• Peer Support

• Cultural sensitivity and diversity training

• Social events (parties, dances, coffee houses)

• Linkage to consumer advocacy groups (Coalition of Mental Health Consumer Organization (COMHCO), State Consumer Advisory Committee (SCAC), Consumer Advocacy Partnership, County Mental Health Boards and others)

• Peer employment support groups (help you plan to return to school and/or work)