The Success of Consumer Run Services In Supporting Recovery Results of a Consumer Satisfaction Survey WI-MHBG Funded Consumer Run Services
Consumer Run Services in WI Wisconsin currently funds 12 consumer- run organizations through the Mental Health Block Grant. This is a relatively small cost to the state ($223,000 per year). With those funds, consumer-run organizations:
Served 1766 consumers Served 1766 consumers Provided 17,986 hours of service Provided 17,986 hours of service With 310 volunteers working 18,190 hours With 310 volunteers working 18,190 hours Received 9603 calls from people who received Peer Support over the phone Received 9603 calls from people who received Peer Support over the phone For a Total of Only $223,000 Consumer Run Services:
Consumer Satisfaction Survey Every year all 12 Consumer Run Organizations elicit information from their members and volunteers Following are the aggregated results from that survey for 2009
Before I began going to the CRS, I felt isolated and alone.
Since I have begun going to CRS my circle of friends has gotten bigger.
Before going to the CRS, I went to the hospital for mental health reasons
Since I have begun going to the CRS, I have been in the hospital for mental health reasons
The CRS helps me improve my coping skills
The CRS helps me to improve my self esteem
The CRS helps me to deal with problems and crisis better
The CRS helps me to have hope in my life
The CRS helps me to make and keep friends
The CRS helps me be more involved and comfortable in my community
The CRS helps me reduce my negative use of drugs and/or alcohol
The CRS helps me to recover
Before I started going to the CRS, I relied on mental health professionals
Since I have begun going to the CRS, I rely on mental health professionals
Before I started going to the CRS, I was in trouble with the law
Since I have begun going to the CRS, I have been in trouble with the law
Support groups offered by the CRS help me
Activities offered by the CRS help me
Since I have been involved with the CRS, I am more aware of my rights
The CRS has helped me learn how to speak up/stand up for myself with my friends
The CRS has helped me learn how to speak up/stand up for myself with my family
The CRS has helped me learn how to speak up/stand up for myself with professionals
The CRS has helped me learn how to speak up/stand up for myself with others
Speaking for myself the CRS is welcoming and supportive to people of all diverse backgrounds
I have been coming to the CRS for
Gender
Racial Diversity
Age
Income
What Can You Do to Support the Work of Consumer Run Services? Raise Base Funding to $25,000 for each Consumer Run Organization Raise Base Funding to $25,000 for each Consumer Run Organization Increase the MHBG Funding to Allow for More Consumer Run Services Available in WI Increase the MHBG Funding to Allow for More Consumer Run Services Available in WI
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