GROW provides adult education in its broadest sense. It serves the needs of both prevention and rehabilitation. GROW is almost entirely a voluntary organisation with a small number of paid staff, but with many ordinary members giving of their time, sharing their successes and struggles with each other. This is perhaps the hallmark of GROW - its harnessing of talents and experience of the many people who have battled through to happiness and who are now sharing, and showing that way to fellow sufferers. GROW is open to all.
Membership is free and meetings are confidential.
GROW now has over 100 groups in Ireland. Most of these are in the community, but some are based in hospitals. GROW is organised in regions similar to those of the Health Boards. GROW believes that it has something to offer to everyone. Many people join a group looking for friendship and support, particularly if they have been struggling alone with their problems.