Support

We need support—it is a wellness tool

We are in charge of our wellness, but we must cound on support from peers, family, friends, support groups, and health care professionals.

A supporter is a friend who:

• Cares about you and empathizes with you
• Affirms you and validates your experiences
• Accepts you as you are
• Listens to you and shares with you
• You can talk to about something
• Is an advocate for you
• Enjoys being with you
• Enjoys sharing fun and interesting activities
• Can help in decision making, sorting things out, and prioritizing
• Could be able to take over for you and keep you safe when you are not in control
• Could follow you predetermined plan and make decisions or take action on your behalf
• Helps you become aware of changes in yourself

Information above taken from Wellness Recovery Action Planning workbook distributed by the Oklahoma Mental Health Consumer Council

Online Resources:

• Developing and Keeping a Circle of Support
• Join a Support Group

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