The mission of the Mental Health Consumer/Survivor Network of Minnesota is to transform, empower and build connections in our communities by promoting recovery and wellness.

Vision: The Mental Health Consumer/Survivor Network is dedicated to individual empowerment, education, community building and systems change to achieve a world free of discrimination.

Values
1. CSN is a 100% consumer led organization
2. CSN’s focus is on wellness, not illness
3. We meet people where they are; people discover for themselves what empowers them
4. CSN believes in a person’s ability to make their own decisions about their wellness and recovery
5. CSN values my creativity, uniqueness and what I’m doing in my life
6. We are activists
7. CSN is a statewide peer support organization
8. CSN maintains the highest ethical standards

Goals
A. Build diverse and strong networks and community throughout the state
B. Strengthen CSN’s infrastructure (board and staff) so that we are a sustainable organization
C. Develop and disseminate programs that model wellness and recovery
D. Raise CSN’s visibility through increased marketing
E. Increase the level of resources for mental health recovery and wellness