The Clearinghouse also has numerous outside resources available on topics related to mental health. From websites and guides to help consumers navigate the mental health system, to the latest research on consumer-driven services and systems transformation, our library can help you find the information you need.
Use the categories below to help direct your search, or see what we've added lately in the Recently Posted Resources. You can also call us at 1-800-553-4539 or email for more information on any of these topics. Our technical assistance staff can help you find what you're looking for if you don't see it here
Consumer-Operated Service Programs: Monetary and Donated Costs and Cost-Effectiveness
Brian Yates, Danyelle Manix, Michael C. Freed, Jean Campbell, Matthew Johnsen, Kristine Jones, and Crystal R. Blyer. Psychiatric Rehabiltation Journal 2011; 35(2) :91-9.
Glenn M. Landers, MBA, MHA , James P. Cooney, Jr., Ph.D. , Mei Zhou, MS, MA.
Georgia Department of Human Resources
Elaina M. Kyrouz, Ph.D. and Keith Humphreys, Ph.D. Updated: Nov 5th 2001
Collection of articles on the effectiveness of self-help groups on MentalHelp.net.
Conducted by The Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation with support from the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research.
http://www.bu.edu/drrk/research-syntheses/psychiatric-disabilities/peer-delivered-services/
(compiled by Jean Campbell, PhD, as of 5/05)
A brief summary of research demonstrating the benefits of peer run services:
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.
A retrospective review of the mental health consumer/survivor movement and 13 federally funded consumer/survivor-operated service programs in the 1980s. A publication of SAMHSA, part of the Consumer Information Series, Volume 1. (2001)
Research Peer Run Services
