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Free MFI workshop on Amplifying voice of consumer/survivors
In Portland, Oregon, you can participate in a free workshop about "Amplifying" the voice of mental health consumers and psychiatric survivors. Pre-registration required.
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Aug 22, 2011 from 01:00 PM to 05:00 PM |
| Where | Portland, Oregon, USA |
| Contact Name | David Oaks |
| Contact Phone | 541-345-9106 |
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All are welcome, free, but pre-registration required. |
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FREE Workshop in Portland, Oregon, USA
Build Alliances to
AMPLIFY
the Voice of
Mental Health Clients:
Draw on the Strengths of
the Disability Movement
to Empower
Mental Health Consumer/Survivors!
Date: Monday, 22 August 2011
Time: 1 pm to 5 pm for a lively, fun, hands-on half-day training!
Where: Portland, Oregon, USA
Transition Projects Bud Clark Commons - 650 NW Irving Street
Free. PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED, see below. Space limited to 75.
Presenters from Eugene, Oregon:
** BJO ASHWILL, MS, LPC, NBCC, is a teacher, counselor, award-winning playwright, actor, dancer, photographer, comic, dream worker and advocate for people with disabilities. Top speed of 8.5 mph in a power wheelchair.
** DAVID OAKS is a psychiatric survivor who has been a community organizer in the "mad movement" for 35 years. He directs MindFreedom International, an independent coalition based in Oregon celebrating its 25th anniversary. He is on the boards of Oregon Consumer/Survivor Coalition and USICD.
This team has created an acclaimed model of grassroots collaboration to support the self-determination of people labeled with psychiatric disabilities.
All are welcome! This event is for both new and experienced leaders, especially:
** Mental health consumers.
** Psychiatric survivors.
** People with any disability label.
** Cross-disability agencies and consumers.
** Allies such as family members, students, academics, providers, advocates, activists.
** Any agency or professional whose work involves mental health or any disability.
Wheelchair accessible.
Sign interpreter service, assisted listening devices or alternative print format (Braille, large print or electronic) available with 72 hours notice.
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TO PRE-REGISTER:
Provide the following info by email to oregon.united@gmail.com
Your name -- address -- phone(s) -- e-mail -- group affiliation if any
If you do not have email, you may postal mail to:
OCSC; PO Box 11284; Eugene, OR 97440-3484
You should receive confirmation info about directions, etc.
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Free event. Free snacks and beverages provided, but not lunch.
THANK YOU TO SPONSORS:
The Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law, Cascadia Behavioral Health Peer & Wellness Services, Oregon State Independent Living Council, Oregon Consumer/Survivor Coalition, MindFreedom Oregon
For more info phone 541-345-9106 or email to oregon.united@gmail.com
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