Empowering Mental Health Recovery Through Peer Support
Georgia Mental Health Consumer Network
Founded in 1991, GMHCN is a peer-run nonprofit supporting Georgians with behavioral health concerns. Through advocacy, education, training, and peer support, GMHCN has grown into a statewide network and is recognized as a national leader in the peer support movement.
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Why Donate?
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Up to $5 donation match Every dollar you give makes a real difference, and will be matched up to $5!
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7,000+ individuals with mental health challenges served annually, receiving peer support and advocacy services.
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20+ community-based events each year, empowering individuals to advocate for their mental health needs.
1,000+ families supported through educational and outreach programs.
Changing Lives Through
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Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) Training & Certification
Identifies, trains, certifies, and provides ongoing support and education to consumers of mental health services.
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Peer Support, Wellness, and Respite Centers
Peer-run alternatives to traditional mental health day programs and psychiatric hospitalization.
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Peer2Peer Warm Line
Provides Georgians the opportunity to receive peer support over the phone 24 hours a day.
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Annual Conference
Hosts one of the largest statewide annual consumer conferences in the nation.
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LEAP Training
Transforms healthcare, educational, and government systems by providing evidence-based education, training, and ongoing support to individuals and organizations involved in the care and safety of people suffering from severe mental illness.
I have found a community of peers who truly understand and support me. GMHCN has been a lifeline.
Donation Tiers & Specific Impact
- $25 – Provides materials for peer support training, empowering individuals with lived experience to assist others on their recovery journeys.
- $50 – Supports the Peer2Peer Warm Line, offering confidential, peer-to-peer support to individuals seeking assistance.
- $100 – Aids in organizing community outreach events that raise awareness and reduce stigma surrounding mental health challenges.
- $250 – Contributes to the Forensic Peer Mentoring Project, assisting individuals with behavioral health concerns reintegrating into the community post-incarceration.
- $500 – Funds the development and distribution of educational resources that promote mental health recovery and wellness.
- $1000 – Supports the Georgia Peer Support Institute, providing training and certification for peer specialists across the state.
Contact
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Address
1990 Lakeside Parkway, Suite 100, Tucker, Georgia 30084 -
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