A Comprehensive Systems Approach to Promoting Mutual Aid Self-Help Groups: The New Jersey Self-Help Clearinghouse Model.

Autor: Madara, Edward J.
Zdroj: Nonprofit & Voluntary Sector Quarterly; Apr1986, Vol. 15 Issue 2, p57-63, 7p
Abstrakt: This article describes the programs (including consultative services) offered by the New Jersey Clearinghouse which are designed to address seven primary needs or goals of self-help and professional helper constituencies: e.g., promoting the in creased identification, awareness, utilization, development, understanding, profes sional interface, and networking of MASH groups. The New Jersey model relies on a computerized IBM System 34 operation, embracing a state-wide data base, a printed self-help group directory as well as toll-free telephone lines within New Jersey. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]
Databáze: Complementary Index