Some 16,000 people benefited from Association programming in 2007.

Ten free weekly self-help and peer-led support group meetings are held for people dealing with:
	Anxiety
	Depression and Bipolar Disorder (2)
	Schizophrenia
	Family and Friends Support
	Aftermath of Suicide
	Mental Wellness for Latinos (4) –in Spanish.

Approximately 67 people attend at least one of the meetings each week.

Peer Support Specialists
Peer support specialists are people trained in peer support and Wellness Recovery Action Planning who provide assistance and encouragement to individuals in their recovery and empowerment.

In 2007, the Peer Support Program helped approximately 300 people, including 260 homeless individuals.

Compeer Friends and Connection Program
Specially trained volunteers provide encouragement and support to individuals with mental illness who are working on achieving mental wellness.

In 2007, 53 adults were assisted by one-on-one Compeer Friends relationships. More than 238 individuals attended Association-sponsored social events in 2007.

Latino Mental Health Campaign
In November 2007, the Latino Campaign was awarded the prestigious Vic Nussbaum Health Access Award from Tthe Moses Cone Wesley Long Community Health Foundation.

In 2007, the campaign received 614 inquiries from agencies and individuals and made 1,935 referrals.

Three self-help support groups were launched in August 2007, drawing 150 unique clients and linking 42 children to child enrichment activities. A fourth self-help group for the LBFT Latino community was launched in December.

Educational Presentations
Community health fairs, “May is Mental Health Month” programs, and depression  screening promote increased awareness about mental health issues and resources.

The Association shared educational or referral information with over 10,000 people in 2007.

Community Mental Health Conference
For 12 years, the Association has sponsored a full day conference attended by more than 100 mental health professionals and community members. “Resiliency:  Helping Children and Adolescents Bounce Back” was the April theme.

Hands of Hope (Operation Santa Claus)
This gift-giving program has operated since 1962 and has received numerous state awards for superior performance.

In 2007, the Association served 436 adults and children, including patients at John Umstead Hospital, clients of the Guilford Center, adult and adolescent patients at Moses Cone Behavioral Health Center, and residents of four local group homes.

Suicide Prevention Program
In 2007, 19 people who had lost a loved one to suicide, participated in the Association-sponsored American Foundation for Suicide Prevention National Satellite Teleconference.

Aftermath, a self-help group, celebrated it's 27th year of providing comfort and information to friends and family left after a suicide