A statewide collaboration to build the leadership and organizational capacity of Consumer-Run Organizations (CROs)

Oliwier Dziadkowiec, Crystal Reinhart, Chi Connie Vu, Todd Shagott, Ashlee Keele-Lien, Adrienne Banta, Scott Wituk, Greg Meissen

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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 languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationMental Health Self-Help
Subtitle of host publicationConsumer and Family Initiatives
EditorsLouis D Brown, Scott Wituk
PublisherSpringer
Pages287-300
Number of pages14
ISBN (Electronic)9781441962539
ISBN (Print)9781441962522, 9781493902460
DOIs
StatePublished - 2010

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Psychology

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