First groups are thriving throughout the four county area. People First members are self-advocates. Self-advocates help each other and speak up for themselves. They meet new friends and do fun things. They sponsor educational as well as recreational activities.
Most chapters meet at least once a month.
In Fort Bragg, People First members meet once a month at the Cypress Street Center. The group has been meeting for ten years. They are trying to become more formal and have more direction towards service. They go camping once a year. This year they are going to Hendy Woods.