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FAQs
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- What is a self-help group?
- A self-help group is a voluntary group of peers who share a common concern. They meet to provide/receive emotional support and education. Self-help groups promote personal responsibility and self-care. They are often led by people who share the group’s concern and have little or no cost.
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- Why isn’t there a meeting location/time listed for this self-help group?
- Some groups don’t publicize their locations if the topic is a sensitive matter. Others meet at different locations each time, and some self-help groups only provide telephone support. If the group doesn’t specify that it only provides telephone support, contact the phone number provided to find out more information about the meetings.
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- I have a self-help group that I would like added to your database
- Great! Send an email to ccsr@wichita.edu with the name of your group, a contact name/number, a brief description of the group and any information about when and where your group meets. You can also contact us via our toll-free number: 1-800-445-0116
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- I need to update my group’s information or I have found a group that is no longer in existence
- I would like to start a self-help group. What now?
- We have a variety of resources available to anyone who wishes to start a self-help group. Give us a call at 1-800-445-0116 or email us at ccsr@wichita.edu so that we can discuss the next steps.
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- Do self-help groups cost anything?
- Most self-help groups are free, but a few have small fees to cover the cost of their materials. Sometimes these groups will offer scholarships or financial aid to cover those fees.
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- Why should I go to a self-help group?
- Health and Human service professionals don’t always have the time to devote to all the attention that a patient, client or consumer might need.
- Self-help groups are either free, or low cost.
- Self-help groups often instill a sense of accountability and personal responsibility that can promote positive choices.
- Self-help groups can motivate participants to seek appropriate professional help, if they haven’t already.
- It can be difficult for professionals to relate to their patients if they don’t share similar experiences.
- Offering support to other people going through a similar situation can boost a person’s sense of worth and provide perspective on their own situation.
- Self-help groups provide an outlet outside of a person’s normal social circle.
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- There are three different coverage areas in our database: Local, Statewide, and National. If you’re having difficulty locating a specific group in your area, expand your search to include the Statewide and National groups. Most of these organizations offer online and phone support, and may be able to direct you to a new group that hadn’t been added to our database yet.
- Some groups cover a very specific topic (Example: Breast Cancer in African American Women) while some groups can cover a general topic (Example: General Cancer Support Group). If you are unable to locate a group for the specific topic you are searching for, trying searching for a general purpose support that contains that topic.
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If you need assistance locating a support group, contact the Center for Community Support and Research at 1-800-445-0116, and an operator would be happy to help you.
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