Quick Link to Printable Flyer for this event HERE For many years, Karen Taylor and Ron Coleman, co-founders of Working to Recovery in the United Kingdom, traveled internationally conducting workshops on alternative ways of understanding and working with individuals who hear voices or experience extreme states . Due to health reasons, Ron Coleman is no…
Info Opal Network Activity Info Center Document Actions Print this Information about Opal Network, including posters, calendar items, etc. from most recent to oldest. Opal Network is a way for all those who support the voice of mental health consumers and psychiatric survivors in Lane County to meet each “Fifth Tuesday” (which happens about three…
Info You can watch video from a speaking engagement at MindFreedom Lane County by two African American psychiatric survivor leaders. Celia Brown, MFI Board President from New York City, spoke in Eugene, Oregon. You can watch Youtube videos by Hugh Massengill of these two speakers here: Celia Brown Jacki McKinney by LaTonya Gibbs While…
Info Opal Network quarterly gathering will feature free appearance by Celia Brown, president of MindFreedom International. What Lecture When Oct 15, 2012 from 03:00 PM to 04:30 PM Where Eugene Public Library, Oregon Contact Name David Oaks Contact Phone 541-345-9106 Attendees All are welcome to this free event. Add event to calendar vCal iCal To…
Info Will mental health consumer empowerment be part of the Oregon Governor’s transformation of Lane County mental health care? What Forum When Jul 31, 2012 from 02:55 PM to 03:30 PM Where Eugene Public Library, Oregon Contact Name David Oaks Contact Phone 541-345-9106 Attendees All welcome Add event to calendar vCal iCal To download a…
Info Free state-wide gathering of Oregon mental health consumers and psychiatric survivors will be sponsored by Oregon Consumer/Survivor Coalition (OCSC), preceding the national Alternatives conference. What Gathering When Oct 10, 2012 from 01:00 PM to 04:00 PM Where Portland, Oregon Contact Name David Oaks Contact Phone 541-345-9106 Attendees All are welcome (please pre-register). Add event…
Info You can meet with national mental health peer leader Laura Van Tosh at the next Lane County Mental Health Consumer/Psychiatric Survivor Advisory Council in Eugene, Oregon. What Gathering Forum When Jul 24, 2012 from 01:00 PM to 03:00 PM Where Eugene, Oregon Contact Name LaTonya Gibbs Contact Phone 541-345-9106 Add event to calendar vCal…
Info Info on Lane County Mental Health Consumer/Survivor Advisory Council Here is material, announcements, minutes, etc. related to the monthly meetings that advise Lane County about the views of local mental health consumers and psychiatric survivors, at public meetings in Eugene, Oregon, USA. Proposed bylaws changes for LCMHC/SAC Here are proposed changes to the bylaws…
Info The “Opal Social Hour” at LILA Peer Support Club You are invited to fun, friends and freedom at the “Opal Hour” at the LILA Peer Support Club. Here’s the latest info about this fun event with music, refreshments and the latest news about activism to change the mental health system. Flyer for Opal Hour…
Info Document Actions Print this Lynne Salvi, a psychiatric survivor activist, analyzes a recent 30 August 2011 public forum about the proposed large state psychiatric institution in Junction City, Oregon. The forum was sponsored by NAMI, and their representatives passionately opposed building the new institution. Forum Held About Proposed Junction City State Psychiatric Institution Date…