You can help support group participants feel welcomed and supported.
Lead support groups by empathizing with and encouraging those who are just beginning the journey to a renewed life.
Ensure that the group shares responsibility for maintaining guidelines, sustains clear participant boundaries, clarifies goals and reinforces communication skills that encourage group participation.
Must be someone who has a family member or friend livign with mental illness or be someone in recovery.
Must be committed to serving as a facilitator for a minimum of one year.