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Causes: Community Mental Health Centers, Mental Health
Mission: To provide consumer operated services in a drop-in center, run with limited exceptions, by adults with mental illness who are actively engaged in their own recovery process, to adults with mental illness that include advocacy, educational and recreational activities, peer support, social interaction and group experiences, in an accepting family like environment. To provide services which are not only delivered by consumers, but also are planned, developed and evaluated by consumers. To provide consumers with opportunities to develop self empowerment and to make informed choices. Members are encouraged to become involved in the daily operations of the organization, by being role models and giving and receiving support from each other. To deliver holistic services which are person-centered, strength based, flexible and responsive to the unique needs of each member on their individual recovery journey, within the context of the larger community. To provide access to other supports, with r
Programs: The life exchange center is a consumer operated drop-in center. Weoffer an array of programs and activities to adults with mentalhealth problems. Our program offers daily peer support groups andnutritional services as well. We have also established aquarterly newsletter, written and published by the consumers andstaff.