It is easy and free, and anyone is invited to participate. As our by-laws state, prospective members will meet the following criteria:

1) You self-identify as a person who is currently receiving, has received in the past, or may receive in the future, mental health related services.

2) You are eighteen years of age or older

3) You are in agreement with the mission and values of ConerBridge and Concord Peer Support.

Our programs are grounded in the principals of:

• Intentional Peer Support

• Personal responsibility and accountability

• Wellness

• Respecting other's thoughts and beliefs as valid and important

• Growth beyond the limits that stigma has placed upon us

• Creating and maintaining a strong, active voice and presence dedicated to social change. Through this presence we can increase understanding and decrease oppression within our community and the wider society.

Values Support Growth and learning:

• Place where people feel valued and not judged

• Shared responsibility / mutual support

• Advocacy / self determination

• Direct Communication

• Safe / Positive Environment

• Building connections

• Courage / Empowerment

• Respect for differences

• Strengths and recovery based support

• Commitment to Peer Support

• Non-medical approach

• Social Change and reduction of stigma

• Forgiveness