PENNSYLVANIA MENTAL HEALTH CONSUMERS' ASSOCIATION

Leadership In recovery

The Leadership in Recovery Program (LIR) is geared towards cultivating consumer leadership and expanding opportunities for leadership in local, regional, and state areas. Through educational training opportunities and peer support, the LIR program builds and strengthens effective consumer representation in Pennsylvania. The training focuses on moving recovery forward for individuals and communities while helping to transform existing mental health systems.

What options does Leadership in Recovery offer?

Community Support Program (CSP)
Overview of Mental Health Advance Directives
Recovery Chats
Consumer grassroots trainings and networking
Regional and state systems advocacy

Goals of Leadership In Recovery:

Educate and empower consumers to participate in systems change
Create regional opportunities for peer networking and leader support
Establish effective consumer representation on committees, workgroups, and boards
Fulfill the missions and visions of PMHCA through the empowerment of leaders in recovery

Resources:

Recognizing Grassroots Leaders - a collection of influential leaders who shaped our movement and our community
Grassroots Leadership - a PowerPoint on grassroots leadership and developing a grassroots advocacy plan

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Office Phone: 717.221.1022

2551 Walnut Street

Harrisburg, PA 17103

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