[emergency services] In emergency services, mutual aid is an agreement among emergency responders to lend assistance across jurisdictional boundaries. This may occur due to an emergency response that exceeds local resources, such as a disaster or a multiple-alarm fire. Mutual aid may be ad hoc, requested only when such an emergency occurs. ... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mutual_aid_(emergency_services)
[organization theory] Mutual aid is a term in organization theory used to signify a voluntary reciprocal exchange of resources and services for mutual benefit. ==Origins== Mutual aid is arguably as ancient as human culture; an intrinsic part of the small, communal societies universal to humanity`s ancient past. From the dawn of humanity, un... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mutual_aid_(organization_theory)
Peer-led support groups such as AA and SMART Recovery. Example: Joining a mutual aid group for peer support in recovery. Found on https://www.alcoholscotland.co.uk