United Self-Help (Hawaii)

The United Self-Help (USH) is a voluntary, non-profit informational clearinghouse on mental health activities and is the primary coordinating agency for consumer self-help groups in Hawaii. USH was founded in 1984 based on the belief that their peers can help persons with mental illness. The organization accomplishes this by developing programs and activities that provide support, socialization, and education. There are currently five consumer-facilitated support groups operating throughout the state, with plans to establish more. Consumer support facilitators are provided with training, on-going support, and technical assistance. USH maintains a site on the World Wide Web at .