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 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 On 22 April 2011, City of Eugene police officer Chris Kilcullen was shot and killed by an individual who has confessed. The media identified the shooter as an individual with a long mental health history. “Officer Chris” as he liked to be called was a leader in including people diagnosed with mental health disabilities…
Info A panel on the movement to change the mental health system and its connection to wider struggles for civil rights was held in Eugene, Oregon on 15 January 2010. The speeches by David Oaks, Tracey “TC” Dumas, and Ron Unger are now available online as text, video or audio. Tracy “TC” Dumas, PhD…
Info Other cities are encouraged to follow the lead of the City Council of the City of Eugene. On 26 October 2009 they unanimously passed a resolution on affirming the city’s commitment to human rights, self-determination and choice in mental health care. The resolution No. 4989 says “special emphasis should be placed on providing diverse…
Info Background documents related to Opal Network, including mission This folder contains basic information about Opal Network such as vision, goals and guidelines. Opal Network’s Mission Statement This document contains Opal Network’s mission statement. Opal Network’s Mission/Vision This document explores Opal Network’s mission and vision. Opal Network’s Meeting Guidelines This document describes the communication skills…
Info Info about The Normathon skit in Lane County Lane County, Oregon residents who are feeling a little crazy are invited to participate in the first annual Normathon, a peaceful free skit on Saturday, 17 May 2008, at 4 pm, Broadway & Willamette, Eugene, Oregon, USA. PDF poster for Lane County Normathon in May 2008…
Info MindFreedom Dialogue with LaneCare about Agenda MindFreedom Lane County has been in dialogue with LaneCare about a 10 step program toward an agenda of empowerment and self-determination and choice in the mental health system. Ron Unger, coordinator of MindFreedom Lane County, has helped lead this dialogue. You may read some of the results here.…
Info MindFreedom Lane County First Wednesday Round Table Almost every first Wednesday of the month, at 5:30 pm, MindFreedom Lane County holds a public, free meeting with important news, presentation and open moderated discussion. The location is the community Round Table directly outside the MindFreedom office on the second floor of 454 Willamette, Suite 216,…
Info This is a news release issued by MindFreedom Lane County of Oregon, USA. Tracey Dumas, PhD MindFreedom Lane County News – 24 July 2007 Tracey Dumas, PhD withdraws her application to Lane County Mental Health Advisory Committee (MHAC) Says false rumor is “last straw.” A prominent leader in the mental health consumer/psychiatric…