From mindfreedom-lane-county-news at intenex.net Wed Jul 1 12:23:13 2009 From: mindfreedom-lane-county-news at intenex.net (Lane County announcements about human rights and alternatives in mental health from www.MindFreedom.org.) Date: Wed, 1 Jul 2009 10:23:13 -0700 Subject: Today Wed. 7/1: Laura Van Tosh at MF Lane 1st Wednesday: Free Message-ID: <027A2699-BF0F-4485-BF3E-95C4A621065D@mindfreedom.org> REMINDER -- *TODAY* Wednesday, 1 July 2009, 5:30 pm to 7 pm SPEAKER and DISCUSSION: LAURA VAN TOSH -- A national mental health consumer/survivor leader! Topic: "Mental Health Recovery Has No Walls." FREE -- MindFreedom Round Table -- Eugene, Oregon, USA WHERE: 454 Willamette, second floor, Eugene, Oregon, USA -- The Round Table at Growers Market Building. (Because of Growers building repairs the wheelchair lift is not working. Repairs are expected to be completed in a few weeks.) ABOUT THE SPEAKER: Laura Van Tosh from Salem, Oregon is a mental health consumer/survivor who has been actively involved in the national movement for nearly 25 years, and moved to Oregon only a few months ago. She has developed innovative consumer-operated services and has worked nationally on public policy issues such as homelessness, recovery, and consumer-operated services. Laura has worked in Washington, DC and other east coast communities. After a brief presentation there will be open moderated discussion, hosted by David Oaks, MindFreedom Director. Don't worry about the heat: Free ICE COLD refreshments, and LOTS OF BIG FANS! For one-page PDF flyer of this event, click here: http://tinyurl.com/laura-van-tosh ~~~~~~~~~~~ THANK YOU to the more than 70 people yesterday who attended the first of the three-part Green Mind Film Series! What a success! Thanks to everyone who helped! You can download a one-page calendar MindFreedom Lane County Summer 2009 events, click here: http://tinyurl.com/mf-lane-sum-09 ~~~~~~~~~~~ MINDFREEDOM SUPPORT DRIVE! Now as never before it's important for each and every supporter of MindFreedom join, donate and renew! It's crucial for everyone to support local independent nonprofit activist groups like MindFreedom during these tough times -- do what you can, and join, renew or donate now, here: http://www.mindfreedom.org/join-donate ~~~~~~~~~~~~ FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: WHAT IS THIS? For seven years, this is the place where free-minded people in Lane County exchange views, ideas and mutual support for a nonviolent revolution, starting with mental health care. All are welcome, especially mental health consumers, psychiatric survivors and allies. This will be the 77th successful free monthly First Wednesday Round Table sponsored by MindFreedom Lane County, an affiliate of MFI, an independent nonprofit coalition based in Eugene, Oregon, USA. MindFreedom International, based here in Eugene, unites members, sponsors and affiliates around the world. This event is indeed at a round table in the public common room directly outside the MindFreedom office on the second floor of the historic Growers Market building by the MFI office. WHERE DO I PARK? * Five FREE spots for Growers office building guests are marked "reserved" to the north of building against the fence on the west edge of the Amtrak parking lot by the chain link fence. * We've never heard of a parking meter ticket after 5 pm. All meters are officially free at 6 pm. * If these spots are full, there are free parking spaces on any side streets starting two short blocks to the west of Charnelton St. and north of Fifth St. HOW CAN I HELP? MindFreedom supplies free snacks and beverages. You are welcome to bring extra if you wish. PLEASE FORWARD THIS NEWS TO OTHERS IN LANE COUNTY WHO MAY BE INTERESTED ON AND OFF INTERNET, THANKS! Want to volunteer or intern on this and other projects? Questions? Comments? Suggestions for speakers? More info? contact: e-mail: lane at mindfreedom.org phone: 541-345-9106 web: http://www.MindFreedom.org office: MindFreedom 454 Willamette, Suite 216 Eugene, Oregon 97401 USA HOW CAN I STAY IN TOUCH? If you did not get this alert directly from MindFreedom-Lane-County- News you can sign up for these free public announcements here, on this 500-person Lane County announcement list: Lane County *NEWS* e-list: http://www.intenex.net/lists/listinfo/mindfreedom-lane-county-news If you want to join a free member discussion about Lane County and changing the mental health system, and you are a current member of MindFreedom, sign up here: Lane County *DISCUSSION* e-list: http://www.intenex.net/lists/listinfo/mindfreedom-lane-county-talk HOW DO I JOIN OR RENEW NOW? Unite for a nonviolent REVOLUTION in mental health! Join or renew now: http://www.mindfreedom.org/join-donate From mindfreedom-lane-county-news at intenex.net Wed Jul 8 18:04:50 2009 From: mindfreedom-lane-county-news at intenex.net (Lane County announcements about human rights and alternatives in mental health from www.MindFreedom.org.) Date: Wed, 8 Jul 2009 16:04:50 -0700 Subject: Mad Pride Lane County, Oregon Country Fair & Free Film Showing Message-ID: <61073EB9-3BB0-4A85-A3EB-D8C946493940@mindfreedom.org> MINDFREEDOM LANE COUNTY EVENTS IN THE NEXT FEW WEEKS.... ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Attending Oregon Country Fair's 40th Anniversary? It's also the 40th Anniversary of the Psychiatric Survivor Movement in the USA! For years, MindFreedom has had a MAD PRIDE presence in the Community Village at the Oregon Country Fair. Each and every day of OCF 2009 at 3 pm in the COMMUNITY VILLAGE STAGE GREEN you can participate in MAD PRIDE skits and talent show! For more info click here: http://tinyurl.com/mad-ocf And drop by the "Doors of Expression Booth" (by Wild Edibles) in the back of Community Village and ask for MindFreedom! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ANOTHER JULY 2009 MINDFREEDOM LANE COUNTY EVENT: Save the date! For more info about below free film showing, including a link to download a PDF of flyer, click here: http://tinyurl.com/wings-200907 FREE FILM! Green Mind Film Series Presents: "Take These Broken Wings" When: Tuesday, July 28, 2009 -- 6:30 PM Where: Eugene Public Library, Bascom-Tykeson Room. Air-conditioned with free iced beverages, popcorn and snacks. Immediately following the film, join in a lively moderated discussion by a panel of local experts, including a psychiatric survivor, family member, and therapist. ABOUT THE FILM "TAKE THESE BROKEN WINGS": What is schizophrenia? Is is possible to really from the mental and emotional problems that are labeled schizophrenia, than depend on a lifetime of psychiatric medications? Though much of the mental health establishment maintains that drug- free complete healing for serious mental health problems like schizophrenia is impossible, this documentary by Daniel Mackler tells the stories of two women who both fully recovered from severe schizophrenia. The film traces the roots of their problems to childhood trauma and details their successful psychotherapy with gifted clinicians. Mixed in with these two recovery stories are: ? The recollections of therapists who have helped people facilitate their own recoveries ? Scientific evidence from the established literature. ? Snippets of interviews with over 100 passers-by in New York City who express public perceptions about schizophrenia. The film uses wit and humor without losing the seriousness of the film's message. You may view the film trailer at http://www.iraresoul.com/dvd.html For info about The Green Your Mind Film Series contact MindFreedom International, a nonprofit coalition united to win human rights and alternatives in mental health care. Phone: (541) 345-9106 E-mail: office at mindfreedom.org This is the second of three films in the Green Mind Summer Film Series sponsored by MindFreedom, Opal Network, and VALID* (*Violence and Abuse in the Lives of Individuals with Disabilities) For more info about above film showing, including link to download PDF flyer, click here: http://tinyurl.com/wings-200907 ~~~~~~~~~~~~ THIS JUST IN.... Mark your calendar for AUGUST: Wednesday, 5 August 2009 -- 5:30 pm First Wednesday RoundTable Special topic: The Mad Student: Campus Organizing to Change the Mental Health System! Panel of discussants includes STEVE BERK, University of Oregon Student. Plenty of fans and iced beverages to stay cool! ~~~~~~~~~~~~ PLEASE FORWARD THIS ANNOUNCEMENT ~~~~~~~~~~~~ It's a great time to join, renew, and donate to MindFreedom International! Just click here: http://www.mindfreedom.org/join-donate From mindfreedom-lane-county-news at intenex.net Sat Jul 18 13:32:02 2009 From: mindfreedom-lane-county-news at intenex.net (Lane County announcements about human rights and alternatives in mental health from www.MindFreedom.org.) Date: Sat, 18 Jul 2009 11:32:02 -0700 Subject: Next Lane County Mental Health Advisory Committee Message-ID: <460A7D1B-9472-48BB-B685-8F423FE76ECD@mindfreedom.org> TO MINDFREEDOM LANE COUNTY NEWS LIST: BELOW is the forwarded announcement from Lane County about its next "Mental Health Advisory Committee (MHAC). The Committee also includes local alcohol & drug planning. All are welcome. There is a public comment time. There has been a real vacuum in MHAC about the voice of mental health consumers/psychiatric survivors, especially since the accidental death six years ago of Tevina Benedict. There is now a time on the MHAC agenda to hear from the Lane County Mental Health Consumer/Survivor Council. Note: MindFreedom Lane County DISCUSSION list is chatting about this topic. This is now a public, open e-mail 'talk' list about changing mental health care in Lane County. You may join that discussion list for free here: http://www.intenex.net/lists/listinfo/mindfreedom-lane-county-talk Please forward the below Lane County announcement to those on and off Internet. To receive the below reminders DIRECTLY from Lane County in the future, e-mail to the Michelle Ames at Lane County at: Michelle.Ames at co.lane.or.us ~~~~~~ FORWARDED ANNOUNCEMENT FROM Michelle Ames -- Michelle.Ames at co.lane.or.us MENTAL HEALTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE / LOCAL ALCOHOL & DRUG PLANNING COMMITTEE Lane County Mental Health Michael Rogers Conference Room 2411 MLK Jr. Blvd Eugene, OR July 23, 2009 [Thursday] 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. AGENDA A luncheon with beverages will be served. Arrive a few minutes early if possible. 1.0 CALL TO ORDER ? Introductions ? Approval of agenda ? Approval June 25, 2009 minutes 2.0 PUBLIC INPUT - Please limit remarks to three minutes (total time - 10 minutes) 3.0 SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS 3.1 AOD ? Phil Zoller 3.2 MHS ? Charles Wright 3.3 DD ? Tim Mueller 3.4 CC ? Steven Bruce ? NEW BUSINESS ? MHAC/LADPC vacancy interview committee ? CA Baskerville ? October 22nd 9am-3pm Retreat at PacificSource 110 Int?l Way? CA Baskerville ? UPDATES ? Continue Conversation on Prevention ? Michael Leeds ? Veterans? Issues ? Michael Leeds ? DIRECTOR?S REPORT - Rob Rockstroh ? CHAIR REPORT ? Jennifer Wells ? Chair ? ANNOUNCEMENTS ? ADJOURNMENT MEMBERS - If you are unable to attend this meeting please contact Michelle Ames at 682-3606 ASAP. Thank you. Subcommittee Members MHS - Jennifer Wells, Charles Wright, Diane Rogers, Larry Sullivan, Mary Ann Holser, Sandy Scheetz? meets 1st Thursday, 12:00 to 1:30 pm, Lane Co. Mental Health Building AOD - Phil Zoller, Gordie Albi, Michael Leeds ? NEW MEETING TIME: meets 2nd Friday, 10:00-11:30 a.m., Lane Co. Mental Health Building (LaneCare Room) DD - Tim Mueller, Bob Wright, Rena Kriegh - meets 2nd Thursday, 1:00-2:00 p.m. DCF Conference Room From mindfreedom-lane-county-news at intenex.net Tue Jul 21 18:41:02 2009 From: mindfreedom-lane-county-news at intenex.net (Lane County announcements about human rights and alternatives in mental health from www.MindFreedom.org.) Date: Tue, 21 Jul 2009 16:41:02 -0700 Subject: announcement: Lane County Mental Health Consumer/Survivor Council Message-ID: <150CC1E4-12EA-42FF-9F6F-54B26DDBAC23@mindfreedom.org> BELOW is forwarded announcement about the next monthly Lane County Consumer/Survivor Advisory Council Meeting. This is generally every fourth Tuesday. Here is a chance for mental health consumers and psychiatric survivors to meet and talk about changing and improving mental health care in Lane County. All are welcome. Free. If you want to get direct announcements about this monthly meeting in the future, e-mail to Edie at: emox3 at yahoo.com Begin forwarded message: From: Edie Ortega -- emox3 at yahoo.com Hello Everyone, Just a friendly reminder. Place: Lane County Consumer/Survivor Advisory Council Meeting 2411 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. [Lane County Mental Health headquarters] Eugene, OR. 97401 Room 198 Date: Tuesday, July 28, 2009 Time: 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm Lunch will be served during the meeting. Hope to see everyone there. Sincerely, Edie O! CCAC Secretary David W. Oaks, Executive Director MindFreedom International 454 Willamette, Suite 216 - POB 11284 Eugene, OR 97440-3484 USA web: http://www.mindfreedom.org email: oaks at mindfreedom.org office phone: (541) 345-9106 fax: (480) 287-8833 member services toll free in USA: 1-877-MAD-PRID[e] or 1-877-623-7743 MindFreedom International: Unite to Change Mental Health Care Join now! http://www.mindfreedom.org/join-donate "Human salvation lies in the hands of the creatively maladjusted." - Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. From mindfreedom-lane-county-news at intenex.net Wed Jul 22 11:47:44 2009 From: mindfreedom-lane-county-news at intenex.net (Lane County announcements about human rights and alternatives in mental health from www.MindFreedom.org.) Date: Wed, 22 Jul 2009 09:47:44 -0700 Subject: This Tues. 7/28: Free Film: "Take These Broken Wings" Message-ID: <5752AD31-AE61-4CBF-9B4E-A3435003869D@mindfreedom.org> For info about below free film showing, including a link to download a PDF of flyer, click here: http://tinyurl.com/wings-200907 ~~~~~~~ FREE FILM! Green Mind Film Series Presents: When: *THIS* Tuesday, July 28, 2009 -- 6:30 PM Film: "Take These Broken Wings" Where: Eugene Public Library, Bascom-Tykeson Room. What: Air-conditioned with free iced beverages, popcorn and snacks! Immediately following the film, join in a lively moderated discussion by a panel of local experts, including a psychiatric survivor, family member, and therapist, including: ** Ron Unger, mental health counselor and coordinator of MindFreedom Lane County ** Hugh Massengill, psychiatric survivor and long-time human rights advocate ** Katina Andoniadis, mother of a young man diagnosed "schizophrenic," counselor and theater director ~~~~~~~ ABOUT THE FILM "TAKE THESE BROKEN WINGS": What is schizophrenia? Is is possible to really from the mental and emotional problems that are labeled schizophrenia, than depend on a lifetime of psychiatric medications? Though much of the mental health establishment maintains that drug- free complete healing for serious mental health problems like schizophrenia is impossible, this documentary by Daniel Mackler tells the stories of two women who both fully recovered from severe schizophrenia. The film traces the roots of their problems to childhood trauma and details their successful psychotherapy with gifted clinicians. Mixed in with these two recovery stories are: ** The recollections of therapists who have helped people facilitate their own recoveries ** Scientific evidence from the established literature. ** Snippets of interviews with over 100 passers-by in New York City who express public perceptions about schizophrenia. The film uses wit and humor without losing the seriousness of the film's message. You may view the film trailer at http://www.iraresoul.com/dvd.html For info about The Green Your Mind Film Series contact MindFreedom International, a nonprofit coalition united to win human rights and alternatives in mental health care. Phone: (541) 345-9106 E-mail: office at mindfreedom.org This is the second of three films in the Green Mind Summer Film Series sponsored by MindFreedom, Opal Network, and VALID* (*Violence and Abuse in the Lives of Individuals with Disabilities) For more info about above film showing, including link to download PDF flyer, click here: http://tinyurl.com/wings-200907 ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Also mark your calendar for two other MindFreedom events in August: ** Wednesday, 5 August 2009 -- 5:30 pm First Wednesday RoundTable Special topic: The Mad Student: Campus Organizing to Change the Mental Health System! Panel of discussants includes STEVE BERK, University of Oregon Student. Plenty of fans and iced beverages to stay cool! WHERE: RoundTable by MindFreedom Office, at historic Growers Market, 454 Willamette, Suite 216 ** Tuesday, 25 August 2009 -- 6:30 pm -- Eugene Public Library Third and final film in Green Mind Summer Film Series: "Doctor Who Hears Vocies" More info: http://tinyurl.com/hear-voice WHERE: Eugene Public Library ~~~~~~~~~~~~ PLEASE FORWARD THIS ANNOUNCEMENT ~~~~~~~~~~~~ It's a great time to join, renew, and donate to MindFreedom International! Be part of the MindFreedom Summer 2009 Support Drive! Just click here: http://www.mindfreedom.org/join-donate From mindfreedom-lane-county-news at intenex.net Sat Jul 25 19:20:58 2009 From: mindfreedom-lane-county-news at intenex.net (Lane County announcements about human rights and alternatives in mental health from www.MindFreedom.org.) Date: Sat, 25 Jul 2009 17:20:58 -0700 Subject: Live radio interview re: free Eugene film premiere Message-ID: <823992FD-CC1D-4E8E-9272-3594F331EAD5@mindfreedom.org> MindFreedom Lane County News Flash: Hear RON UNGER interviewed by KLCC-FM's TRIPP SOMMER about a free showing of the new, controversial movie, "Take These Broken Wings." This fascinating documentary challenges "normal" thinking about what is considered "schizophrenia." The live radio interview with Ron Unger is *this* Monday, 27 July 2009, at 4:10 pm on KLCC-FM's "Northwest Passage." The Eugene premiere of the film will be the very next day. DON'T MISS IT -- DETAILS ARE BELOW. Ron, a mental health therapist and coordinator of MindFreedom Lane County, courageously promotes non-drug alternatives for people diagnosed as "psychotic." KLCC-FM can be heard at 89.7 FM in the Eugene area. To find your local station in other areas of Oregon, or to hear it online, go to http://www.klcc.org ~~~~~~~ For a link to download a PDF of flyer about the below free film premiere, click here: http://tinyurl.com/wings-200907 ~~~~~~~ FREE FILM PREMIERE! Green Mind Film Series Presents... When: *THIS* Tuesday, July 28, 2009 -- 6:30 PM Film: "Take These Broken Wings" -- EUGENE PREMIERE! Where: Eugene Public Library, Bascom-Tykeson Room. BEAT THE HEAT FREE! FULLY AIR-CONDITIONED WITH FREE ICED BEVERAGES, POPCORN AND SNACKS! This is the second of three films in the Green Mind Summer Film Series sponsored by MindFreedom and Opal Network, brought to you free by a grant from VALID* (*Violence and Abuse in the Lives of Individuals with Disabilities). Bring a friend! Get there early! The first film almost filled the room! Immediately following this Tuesday's film showing, linger for a while. Join in a lively moderated discussion with a panel of a family member, psychiatric survivor and therapist: ** Katina Andoniadis, mother of a young man diagnosed "schizophrenic," counselor and theater director ** Hugh Massengill, psychiatric survivor and long-time human rights advocate ** Ron Unger, mental health counselor and coordinator of MindFreedom Lane County. See his web site: http://recoveryfromschizophrenia.org/ ~~~~~~~ URGENT -- PLEASE FORWARD THIS NEWS FLASH TO ALL INTERESTED PEOPLE ON AND OFF INTERNET! ~~~~~~~ ABOUT THE FILM "TAKE THESE BROKEN WINGS": What is schizophrenia? Is is possible to recover from the mental and emotional problems that are labeled schizophrenia, rather than depend on a lifetime of psychiatric medications? Though much of the mental health establishment maintains that drug- free complete healing for serious mental health problems like schizophrenia is impossible, this documentary by Daniel Mackler tells the stories of two women who both fully recovered from severe schizophrenia. The film traces the roots of their problems to childhood trauma and details their successful psychotherapy with gifted clinicians. Mixed in with these two recovery stories are: ** The recollections of therapists who have helped people facilitate their own recoveries ** Scientific evidence from the established literature. ** Snippets of interviews with over 100 passers-by in New York City who express public perceptions about schizophrenia. The film uses wit and humor without losing the seriousness of the film's message. You may view the film trailer at http://www.iraresoul.com/dvd.html For info about The Green Your Mind Film Series contact MindFreedom International, a nonprofit coalition united to win human rights and alternatives in mental health care. Phone: (541) 345-9106 E-mail: office at mindfreedom.org For more info about above film showing, including link to download PDF flyer, click here: http://tinyurl.com/wings-200907 ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Also mark your calendar for two other MindFreedom events in August: ** Wednesday, 5 August 2009 -- 5:30 pm First Wednesday RoundTable Special topic: The Mad Student: Campus Organizing to Change the Mental Health System! Panel of discussants includes STEVE BERK, University of Oregon Student. Plenty of fans and iced beverages to stay cool! WHERE: RoundTable by MindFreedom Office, at historic Growers Market, 454 Willamette, Suite 216 ** Tuesday, 25 August 2009 -- 6:30 pm -- Eugene Public Library Third and final film in Green Mind Summer Film Series: "Doctor Who Hears Vocies" More info: http://tinyurl.com/hear-voice WHERE: Eugene Public Library ~~~~~~~~~~~~ PLEASE FORWARD THIS ANNOUNCEMENT ~~~~~~~~~~~~ It's a great time to join, renew, and donate to MindFreedom International! Be part of the MindFreedom Summer 2009 Support Drive! Just click here: http://www.mindfreedom.org/join-donate From mindfreedom-lane-county-news at intenex.net Mon Jul 27 19:15:04 2009 From: mindfreedom-lane-county-news at intenex.net (Lane County announcements about human rights and alternatives in mental health from www.MindFreedom.org.) Date: Mon, 27 Jul 2009 17:15:04 -0700 Subject: tomorrow 7/28: beat heat, free 'schizophrenia' film Message-ID: Beat the heat tomorrow, Tuesday, July 28, 2009, and attend THIS *FREE* EUGENE FILM PREMIERE. FULLY AIR-CONDITIONED WITH FREE ICED BEVERAGES, POPCORN AND SNACKS (first come, first served). This new documentary changes the way society looks at people labeled "schizophrenic." Can non-drug alternatives work? ~~~~~~~~~~~ Green Mind Film Series Presents: Film: "Take These Broken Wings" -- FREE EUGENE PREMIERE! Where: Eugene Public Library, Bascom-Tykeson Room. When: *TOMORROW* Tuesday, July 28, 2009 -- 6:30 PM Bring a friend! Get there early! The first film almost filled the room! Immediately following tomorrow's film showing: Join in a lively moderated discussion with a panel of a family member, psychiatric survivor and therapist: ** Katina Andoniadis, mother of a young man diagnosed "schizophrenic," counselor and theater director ** Hugh Massengill, psychiatric survivor and long-time human rights advocate ** Ron Unger, mental health counselor and coordinator of MindFreedom Lane County. See his web site: http://recoveryfromschizophrenia.org/ This is the second of three films in the Green Mind Summer Film Series sponsored by MindFreedom and Opal Network, brought to you free by a grant from VALID* (*Violence and Abuse in the Lives of Individuals with Disabilities). ~~~~~~~ ABOUT THE FILM "TAKE THESE BROKEN WINGS": What is schizophrenia? Is is possible to recover from the mental and emotional problems that are labeled schizophrenia, rather than depend on a lifetime of psychiatric medications? Though much of the mental health establishment maintains that drug- free complete healing for serious mental health problems like schizophrenia is impossible, this documentary by Daniel Mackler tells the stories of two women who both fully recovered from severe schizophrenia. The film traces the roots of their problems to childhood trauma and details their successful psychotherapy with gifted clinicians. Mixed in with these two recovery stories are: ** The recollections of therapists who have helped people facilitate their own recoveries ** Scientific evidence from the established literature. ** Snippets of interviews with over 100 passers-by in New York City who express public perceptions about schizophrenia. The film uses wit and humor without losing the seriousness of the film's message. You may view the film trailer at http://www.iraresoul.com/dvd.html For info about The Green Your Mind Film Series contact MindFreedom International, a nonprofit coalition united to win human rights and alternatives in mental health care. Phone: (541) 345-9106 E-mail: office at mindfreedom.org For more info about above film showing, including link to download PDF flyer, click here: http://tinyurl.com/wings-200907 ~~~~~~~~~~~~ URGENT -- PLEASE FORWARD THIS NEWS FLASH TO ALL INTERESTED PEOPLE ON AND OFF INTERNET! ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Also mark your calendar for two other MindFreedom events in August: ** Wednesday, 5 August 2009 -- 5:30 pm First Wednesday RoundTable Special topic: The Mad Student: Campus Organizing to Change the Mental Health System! Panel of discussants includes STEVE BERK, University of Oregon Student. Plenty of fans and iced beverages to stay cool! WHERE: RoundTable by MindFreedom Office, at historic Growers Market, 454 Willamette, Suite 216 ** Tuesday, 25 August 2009 -- 6:30 pm -- Eugene Public Library Third and final film in Green Mind Summer Film Series: "Doctor Who Hears Vocies" More info: http://tinyurl.com/hear-voice WHERE: Eugene Public Library ~~~~~~~~~~~~ PLEASE FORWARD THIS ANNOUNCEMENT ~~~~~~~~~~~~ It's a great time to join, renew, and donate to MindFreedom International! Be part of the MindFreedom Summer 2009 Support Drive! Just click here: http://www.mindfreedom.org/join-donate From mindfreedom-lane-county-news at intenex.net Fri Jul 31 09:34:24 2009 From: mindfreedom-lane-county-news at intenex.net (Lane County announcements about human rights and alternatives in mental health from www.MindFreedom.org.) Date: Fri, 31 Jul 2009 07:34:24 -0700 Subject: This Wed. 8/5: Mad Students - Free MF 1st Wed. Roundtable Message-ID: <3944547E-54AB-4155-A416-38F08692848C@mindfreedom.org> FREE -- Next MindFreedom 1st Wednesday Round Table in Eugene, Oregon, USA: WHY? For a Nonviolent Revolution in Mental Health Care! WHEN: *This* Wednesday, 5 August 2009, 5:30 pm to 7 pm WHO: Speaker STEVE BERK is a student at the University of Oregon Steve's topic: "The Mad Student: Campus Organizing to Change the Mental Health System!" Moderator: David Oaks, Director, MindFreedom International All are invited -- free! WHAT: Brief presentation about how everyone can support students who want to change the mental health system, followed by moderated open discussion with you. All are welcome! STAY COOL!! FREE ICE COLD REFRESHMENTS AND SNACKS WITH *LOTS* OF FANS! WHERE: 454 Willamette, second floor, Eugene, Oregon, USA The Round Table at the historic Growers Market Building by the MindFreedom office. (Because of Growers building repairs the wheelchair lift is not working. Repairs are expected to be completed in a few weeks.) EXTRA: Hear about you can be part of a booth and parade entry again in Eugene Celebration 2009. ~~~~~~~~~~~ PLEASE FORWARD THIS NEWS to all interested people in Lane County, on and off Internet. ~~~~~~~~~~~ FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: HOW DO I JOIN AND DONATE TO MINDFREEDOM? Join/renew/donate now to support this important internationally- respected nonprofit that is located right here in Eugene, Oregon. It's crucial for everyone to support local independent nonprofit activist groups like MindFreedom during these tough times -- do what you can, and join, renew or donate now, here: http://www.mindfreedom.org/join-donate WHAT IS THIS "MINDFREEDOM 1st WEDNESDAY ROUNDTABLE"? A home for unconquered minds! For seven years, this is where free-minded people in Lane County exchange ideas and mutual support for a nonviolent revolution in mental health care. ALL are welcome, especially mental health consumers, psychiatric survivors and allies. This will be the 78th successful free monthly First Wednesday Round Table sponsored by MindFreedom Lane County, an affiliate of MFI, an independent nonprofit coalition based in Eugene, Oregon, USA. MindFreedom International, based here in Eugene, unites members, sponsors and affiliates around the world. This event is indeed at a round table in the public common room directly outside the MindFreedom office on the second floor of the historic Growers Market building by the MFI office. WHERE DO I PARK? * Five FREE spots for Growers office building guests are marked "reserved" to the north of building against the fence on the west edge of the Amtrak parking lot by the chain link fence. * We've never heard of a parking meter ticket after 5 pm. All meters are officially free at 6 pm. * If these spots are full, there are free parking spaces on any side street starting one block to the west starting at Charnelton St. north of Fifth St. HOW CAN I HELP? MindFreedom supplies free snacks and beverages. You are welcome to bring extra if you wish. PLEASE FORWARD THIS NEWS TO OTHERS IN LANE COUNTY WHO MAY BE INTERESTED ON AND OFF INTERNET, THANKS! Want to volunteer or intern on this and other projects? Questions? Comments? Suggestions for speakers? More info? contact: e-mail: lane at mindfreedom.org phone: 541-345-9106 toll free: 1-877-MAD-PRID web: http://www.MindFreedom.org/lane office: MindFreedom 454 Willamette, Suite 216 Eugene, Oregon 97401 USA Join and donate to MindFreedom here: http://www.mindfreedom.org/join-donate HOW CAN I STAY IN TOUCH? If you did *not* get this alert directly from MindFreedom-Lane-County- News you can sign up for these free public announcements here, on this 500-person Lane County announcement list: Lane County *NEWS* e-list: http://www.intenex.net/lists/listinfo/mindfreedom-lane-county-news If you want to join a free discussion with people in Lane County about changing the mental health system, sign up here: Lane County *DISCUSSION* e-list: http://www.intenex.net/lists/listinfo/mindfreedom-lane-county-talk HOW I CAN UNITE FOR A NONVIOLENT REVOLUTION IN MENTAL HEALTH? Visit the MindFreedom 1st Wednesday Roundtable. And join, donate or renew now: http://www.mindfreedom.org/join-donate