In this video, a peer with lived experience of schizophrenia provides an overview of the role of volunteer supporters in the Community Assistance, Recovery, and Empower (CARE) Act process.
The accompanying discussion guide is designed to help county behavioral health staff facilitate meaningful conversations with both CARE participants and potential volunteer supporters. The guide provides tailored prompts and reflection questions to deepen understanding of the volunteer supporter role, clarify expectations, and address any questions or concerns.
The Volunteer Supporter Toolkit provides resources for volunteer supporters that can help both the supporter and respondent navigate the CARE process. The Toolkit includes trainings, briefs, and other resources to help supporters in their roles.