For Everyone -- no password required for these links:

• AFFILIATE NEWS! Read about some of the activities by MindFreedom Affiliates and Sponsors.
  
• An inspiring letter from Mary Maddock of MindFreedom Ireland: "Why start a MindFreedom affiliate?"
• View the public list of MindFreedom Sponsors and Affiliates.

For MindFreedom Members:

(You need your MindFreedom memership "log-in and password" to view following links. If you do not have that, e-mail to office@mindfreedom.org.)

• A welcome letter to MFI Members interested in grassroots activities from Frank Blankenship, chair of the new MFI Affiliate Support Committee.
• View the member-only list of MindFreedom Sponsors and Affiliates with extra contact information just for members.
  
• Sign up for mf-grassroots, the new MindFreedom email list for mutual support about activism in Affiliates and Sponsors.
• Learn more about how MindFreedom Affiliates can get their very own mindfreedom.org email address!
• Read this MFI Affiliate and Sponsor FAQ to learn more information about how to start an Affiliate in your area.

Get organized and give MindFreedom a voice in your area!

2008:

MFI has launched a drive to build affiliates and start new ones!

If you want to help begin a new Affiliate, or be active in your local Affiliate, please read this information and contact the office.

Jeremy in the MFI office has re-organized this gateway to make this as easy as possible.

Frank Blankenship, Chair of the new Affiliate Support Committee, is ready to help support your efforts.

See the links at the bottom of this page to be part of the drive! Be part of history!

When we work together, our effectiveness takes a quantum leap forward!

Just look at how much MindFreedom Affiliates and Sponsors have accomplished recently!

• Within weeks of starting, and with just a few members, the brand new MindFreedom Maine held a vigil at the launch of Kitty Dukakis's new book, and stood up for victims of forced electroshock.
  
• MindFreedom Virginia is networking to raise awareness about the rapid erosion of human rights and civil liberties in that state.
  
• Internationally, MindFreedom Ireland petitioned the Irish government to change their policy on forced psychiatric drugging.
  
• Even in a developing country, MindFreedom Ghana in Africa has sponsored street marches for Mad Pride!
  

The problems facing human rights in mental health are world wide.

But some of the greatest opportunities to make a difference are found at home, in the communities we belong to and know best.

By forming or joining a MindFreedom affiliate or sponsor, we can support each other, and we can make an impact!

(Pictured above: MindFreedom Lane County meets at its "First Wednesday" gathering.)