Abstract
Mental health consumer-run organizations (CROs) are a heterogeneous group of recovery-oriented settings founded on peer support and mutual aid. This chapter focuses on consumer-run organizations in Kansas. The discussion begins with the history of the consumer movement on a national level, followed by the history of CROs in Kansas. The next section consists of an in-depth commentary about the collaborative relationship between the Center for Community Support and Research (CCSR) and Kansas CROs and is followed by a brief overview of research studies conducted by CCSR to assess impact and capacity needs of CROs. The chapter concludes with a focus on the future of CROs and the future of the consumer movement in Kansas.
Original language | English (US) |
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Title of host publication | Mental Health Self-Help |
Subtitle of host publication | Consumer and Family Initiatives |
Editors | Louis D Brown, Scott Wituk |
Publisher | Springer |
Pages | 287-300 |
Number of pages | 14 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9781441962539 |
ISBN (Print) | 9781441962522, 9781493902460 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2010 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Psychology