Self-Help Groups
What is Self-Help?
A self-help group is a voluntary gathering of people who share a common problem, condition, or history. By coming together, members share support and ideas on how to cope and live more productive and fulfilling lives. Groups are usually free of charge, on-going, and open to new members.Self-help or mutual assistance groups are playing an increasingly important role in the health care system. They complement traditional services by effectively helping people deal with problems, stress, hardship, pain, and personal development. In self-help groups, people take responsibility for each other and themselves. They find that participting with others dealing with similar issues is non-stigmatizing and effective.
News Updates
Fall Self-Help Conference
Mental Health Recovery: Creating Caring Communities - Sat., Oct. 4th, 2008, The Forum at Carle, Urbana
Registration 8-9 a.m. Conference from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. includes lunch
Keynote speakers include state leader, Nanette Larson, and national expert on surviving trauma, Rev. Jackson Day. A nationally known songwriter, musician and singer, Jason Gray, will also perform at the conference.
Contact: Sharon at the Self-Help Center 217-352-0099 or email sdorsey@familyservicecc.org for registration information.
Conference Brochure
Jason Gray Concert – Friday, October 3rd, 7 p.m. at Faith United Methodist Church, 1719 S. Prospect, Champaign.
Jason’s music is about hope for persons who have faced difficult life challenges including mental health recovery. For information on Jason go to www.jasongraymusic.com and to order tickets go to www.iTickets.com, call the Self-Help Center 217-352-0099 or go to Berean Bookstore, 2023 N. Prospect Ave., Champaign. Tickets: $10 – a benefit concert for Cunningham Children’s Home with support from Carle Foundation Hospital and Country Financial - John May, agent. Emcee provided by WBGL Family radio.
Jason Gray Concert Poster
2008 Mowrer Self-Help/Support Group Award Form
2008 Mowrer Self-Help/Support Group Award Form
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