• About Us
  
  
• Mission - Goals
  
  
• Activities
  
  
• A History
  
  
• Description of Project
  
  
• Relationship to C.M.H.A.
  
  
• The Value of Participation
  
  
• Consumer Bill of Rights

The Value of Participation

1. Rights
   People should be involved because, as citizens, they have the right to be.
2. Benefits
   People's ability to copy is directly related to their network of support. When people participate with others, they decrease their isolation and extend their resources for dealing with stress.
3. Affirmation
   People should be involved because it builds self-respect, dignity and purpose in life. People who lead meaningful lives build strong communities.
4. Realism
   The participation of people who have directly experienced the mental health system helps organizations and communities stay grounded in the real concerns and needs of the people who use it.