Self-help groups benefit clients by linking them to people who have "been there" and are successfully coping with their situations. Mental health/substance use agencies can increase access to evidence-based benefits of self-help groups by engaging them in organizational exchanges. Organizational theories are used to frame beneficial exchanges with self-help groups. Adaptational theory is used t...

Firstly when Self Help Groups entered the Tamil nadu, then later it was established throughout India. Many recent quality reports revealed that these SHGs changed mindset of Women in rural areas are an association to increase member’s social and financial security as main focus other interests such area development, motivation, awareness, Promotion, leadership, training associating inter-mediat...