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This manual by Bonnie Schell, M.A., CPRP is developed for the COSP-Multi Site Study of SAMHSA and based on the Mental Health Client Action Network in Santa Cruz, CA.
http://www.parecovery.org/documents/Drop_In_Program_Manual.pdf
A brief summary of research demonstrating the benefits of peer run services:
This manual details the values and principles behind consumer-run drop-in centers and effective strategies on putting these into practice when establishing and operating your drop-in center.
Carol T. Mowbray, University of Michigan.
Results from a study conducted with 32 consumer-run drop-in centers in Michigan. By Carol T. Mowbray, Elizabeth A.R. Robinson, and Mark C. Holter.
Drop-In Centers
