Alberta Network for Mental Health Fellowship - Best Practices

• We are voluntary. Our belief is that belonging to the consumer movement is about service. A commitment from our heart is essential to health in our community. 
• Reaching out to our fellow mental health consumers, sponsoring and leading self help groups and assistance with peer support efforts (helping a consumer out with a chore, tasks or appointment they find hard).
• 12 Step groups.
• Clearinghouse for information and referral.
• Belonging to alliances and coalitions that give mental health consumers a voice in the system of mental health service delivery.
• Leadership training for consumers; one on one assistance to mental health consumers.
• Partnering in projects with the government and the academic community where we participate in international projects, mental health promotion and provide practicum opportunities to students from a variety of accredited educational institutions.
• One on one help for people to get their forms filled out and be informed about their resources.
• Ongoing training and support for our staff and volunteers.
• Developing working relationships with government and the mental health system to create real system reform.