Company Research Report: Prosumers International
Company Overview
- Name: Prosumers International
- Mission of the Company: Prosumers International is committed to empowering individuals by providing a community-based platform to foster recovery and intentional living.
- Founded By: Janet Paleo and Anna Gray
- Founded In: March 2003
- Headquarters: 6800 Park Ten Blvd Suite 220N, San Antonio, TX 78213
- Key People:
- Janet Paleo: Founder
- Anna Gray: Co-Founder, utilized her skills to elevate the organization to a statewide consumer group.
- Number of Employees: No information is available
- Revenue: No information is available
- Known For: The organization is known for its proactive approach in supporting individuals in their recovery journey by facilitating peer-support systems and hosting empowerment meetings focused on living life despite existing challenges.
Products
- Prosumers Model:
- High Level Description: A system that emphasizes empowerment, agency, and community support to foster recovery among individuals facing mental health challenges.
- Key Features:
- Offers monthly empowerment meetings for skill development.
- Emphasizes ownership, courage, resilience, and transformative growth.
- Provides training and resources for self-advocacy and systemic advocacy.
- Training Programs:
- Self Advocacy Training:
- Description: An online course teaching individuals about their rights in the mental health system, enhancing assertiveness skills.
- Features: Approximately 1.5 hours, free of cost, CEU available.
- Advocacy for Others:
- Description: A course designed to guide individuals on advocating for others effectively.
- Features: Approx. 1.5 hours, free of charge, CEU available.
- Basic Systemic Advocacy:
- Description: Educates participants on the Texas legislative system and effective communication strategies.
- Features: Self-paced, 7 hours, CEU accreditation.
- Advanced Systemic Advocacy:
- Description: In-depth course continuing from basic advocacy, includes policy change strategies.
- Features: Self-paced, 8 hours, CEU accreditation.
Recent Developments
- Recent Partnerships: Collaborated with Hope Family Health Center to operationalize a Peer Warm Line providing bilingual support, a noteworthy initiative for mental health advocacy.
- New Product Developments: No information is available on new product launches.
- New Features: No specific new features for existing products have been disclosed.
- Other Developments:
- Introduction of the Prosumer program in a bilingual format to cater to a diverse audience.
- Contribution towards the community through various support networks and empowerment meetings such as Be Well Victoria.
Conclusion
Prosumers International is a prominent entity in facilitating mental health recovery through community-centric support systems and advocacy training. The organization distinguishes itself by promoting authentic peer support, fostering a safe and inclusive space for those in recovery, and emphasizing the dignity of risk and intentional living.
Legal and Additional Information:
- EIN: 46-0575877
- Non-Profit Status: Prosumers is a registered 501(c)(3) organization.
Contact Information:
- Phone: 800-577-3795
- Website: [Prosumers International](https://www.greatnonprofits.org/org/prosumers-internationalph)
Note: The data in this report was sourced from the available information and may not be exhaustive. Fields where no information was available have been duly noted.
