CSP-NJ Self-Help Centers are designed to empower mental health consumers to realize a lifestyle centered on wellness, a balanced state of social, spiritual, mental, emotional and physical health. Self-Help Centers offer an environment for mutual aid self-help, learning and growth in a comfortable, supportive setting easily accessible to New Jersey mental health consumers. The atmosphere and daily operations are controlled through the efforts of CSP-NJ and the consumer leaders/participants.

Self-Help Centers provide opportunities that empower mental health consumers to:

• Feel connected to a social network in a safe, supportive environment

• Realize and develop personal strengths and potentials to assume control over
  life enhancing wellness

• Enhance spiritual growth through a spirit of reaching out and being reached.

• Advocate for the rights of people diagnosed with mental illness
• Feel accepted for their unique personal lifestyle, interest and talents

Become acquainted with resources which may advance self-care, social, vocational, academic, and/or financial status.

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