These counsellors may act as a go-between for you when dealing with agencies or people to whom you owe money. Sometimes people really feel the need to belong to a caring community. Many people find they need the opportunity to take charge of their own situation. Sometimes, understanding can only come from someone else who has experienced the same type of problem. In self-help groups, people experiencing similar problems get together to share information and help each other cope.
Members use their individual strengths to support the others.
Often, they use their collective strengths to advocate for social change. For some, membership in a self-help group is an alternative to professional therapy. However, for many people a support group is useful in addition to formal helping services. To find out about self-help groups in your community, contact your community information service.