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More than 51 million American adults and children have a mental or emotional illness in a single year. One in four families and one in five individuals in the U.S. will require the services of a behavioral health professional in a single year. Peer Support Groups You are not alone. Support groups provide a forum for mutual acceptance, understanding and self-discovery. Peer Support Groups provide free information, education, empowerment, and support to adults and children diagnosed with a mental illness as well as their family members and loved ones. While support groups should not be considered as a substitute for treatment, they can often be a complement to treatment. |
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