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…
Info Information about the Rethink Psychiatry Event in Portland Oregon On 13 and 14 May 2011, a gathering was held in Portland, Oregon called “Rethinking Psychiatry” featuring author/journalist Robert Whitaker and 40 workshops calling for deep change in the mental health system. Panelists (left) from Rethink Psychiatry Opening On Friday, 13 May 2011, a…
A short profile on Rebecca Eichhorn, the new OCSC board president. News Release Oregon Consumer Survivor Coalition (OCSC) Rebecca Eichhorn, MS – Resumé and Brief Bio Rebecca Eichhorn (on right in photo) has ably served as the President of the Board of Directors of Oregon Consumer/Survivor Coalition, since she was unanimously voted into that…
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 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 Document Actions Print this According to the below MindFreedom Oregon Exclusive Report, another psychiatric patient died inside Oregon State Hospital in Salem, Oregon under suspicious circumstances on Saturday, 17 October 2009. Another Suspicious Death Inside Oregon State Hospital Date Published: Oct 20, 2009 12:00 AM Author: Exclusive Report to MindFreedom Oregon Source: Anonymous reports…
Info More information on “Why Zero?” Campaign MindFreedom has been asking the State of Oregon why we are one of the very few USA states with zero — 0 — funding for the state-wide voice of mental health consumers and psychiatric survivors. Here’s where you can find additional information on this very good question! …
Info Here’s background information on the story of Opal Whiteley. Here’s where you can find more info about Opal’s bio… Document Actions Print this