Who We Are

     The mission of the Consumer/Survivor Initiative of Niagara is to advocate for the health and personal fulfillment of people who have used the mental health system. We work to establish a network of self-help groups throughout the Niagara Region to provide consumer/survivors with opportunities for friendship, social support, and education.

     The Consumer/Survivor Initiative of Niagara (CSI) is a consumer/survivor driven organization motivated by the belief that self-help groups can improve people's potential, increase their self-esteem, and inspire them to self-advocacy. We are an alternative community support organization available throughout the Niagara Region that focuses on the empowerment of its membership, which includes both the Anglophone and Francophone communities to ensure that language is not a barrier to full participation. Our self-help groups believe strongly in the value of the sharing of personal experiences with other group members. 

     CSI membership is free, and provides members with access to information concerning self-help groups and opportunities to apply for Board or Committee positions.

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