(Published: 2008-04-26 19:34)
On 22 April 2008, a state-wide teleconference launched the board of directors of the new OCSC, or Oregon Consumer/Survivor Coalition. Here's the news release, and how you can become active.
(Published: 2008-04-21 18:27)
This is the text from a document provided by David Atkin, attorney for OCSC, about the topic of board liability.
(Published: 2008-04-21 18:24)
Here's a downloadable MS Word file with background from the attorney for OCSC, David Atkin, about board liability.
(Published: 2008-04-21 18:23)
Here are documents, material, info, etc. that may be of interest to the board of directors of OCSC.
(Published: 2008-04-10 17:08)
The Oregon Mental Health Consumer/Psychiatric Survivor Coalition has two e-mail lists that are open to anyone: a news list with occasional announcements and alerts, and a discussion list so that those interested can 'talk' with each other. Here's how to sign up.
(Published: 2008-03-18 16:25)
After asking for input and changes, here are the revised bylaws. The plan is to adopt these in April 2008. Attorney David Atkin drew up the bylaws based on input, and they were modified based on feedback. Please download this MS Word version 200804. Comments and questions can be e-mailed to Mark Fisher at mfisher88@msn.com
(Published: 2008-02-05 15:49)
This is an MS Word version of the flyer for the free panel and forum to be held in Portland on Friday, 15 February 2008 to help launch the new coalition of Oregon mental health consumer and psychiatric survivor organizations.
(Published: 2008-02-05 15:47)
This is a PDF version of the flyer for the free panel and forum to be held in Portland on Friday, 15 February 2008 to help launch the new coalition of Oregon mental health consumer and psychiatric survivor organizations.
(Published: 2008-02-05 15:44)
Here is a flyer you may download to help publicize the free panel and public forum about building a state-wide coalition in Oregon for mental health consumers and psychiatric survivors. Please print out and distribute. You may choose between a PDF or MS Word document.
(Published: 2008-01-29 22:05)
Based on feedback from committee working on governance, here are notes used for the draft bylaws for OCSC, including geographic diversity plan. See link in "related content" at bottom to download the draft bylaws that arose from this.
(Published: 2007-12-28 11:59)
Here is a map provided by the State of Oregon map of Oregon's 36 counties.
(Published: 2007-12-28 11:54)
Here's a map you may download that shows, as of Jan. 2008, the counties that are in each of the eight regions for Oregon's "Mental Health Organizations."
(Published: 2007-09-02 15:14)
Minutes of 12 April 2007 teleconference of steering committee for Oregon Consumer/Survivor Coalition, prepared by Beth Quinn (thanks Beth). You may downlaod as MS Word document.
(Published: 2007-07-06 15:05)
Here's a handy map of Oregon where you can view our US Congressional districts. Just be sure to click the buttons on right hand side for "visible" and "active" next to "congressional districts." Then hit "refresh." Other layers let you add towns, roads, etc.
(Published: 2007-07-06 15:01)
The Oregon Department of Transportation has a helpful map that divides Oregon into a few geographical "regions," paying attention to barriers between populations such as mountains, etc. This is not based on population density, it is based on the "natural" way there are barriers between Oregonians based on the "lay of the land."
(Published: 2007-07-06 14:58)
From the start of launching the Oregon Consumer Survivor Coalition, there is interest in geographic diversity and inclusion, despite the low resources we have available. Here you will find maps that may help in planning OCSC geographic representation.
(Published: 2007-07-05 17:17)
McKenzie River Gathering has awarded a 2007 grant of $8,000 to MindFreedom Oregon to provide technical assistance for the start-up of the Oregon Consumer Survivor Coalition. Here are excerpts from the successful grant application and budget.
(Published: 2007-04-27 17:18)
Each of the groups that has approved the proposal for the Oregon Consumer/Survivor Coalition, submitted the name of a representative, and been approved by the start-up committee. Here's a list in order of approval.
(Published: 2007-02-13 12:15)
You may download an MS Word file of a one-page proposal to start-up a coalition in Oregon of mental health consumers and psychiatric survivors organizations [modified and uploaded 13 Feb. 2007].
(Published: 2007-02-13 12:13)
You may download a PDF file of a one-page proposal to start-up a coalition in Oregon of mental health consumers and psychiatric survivors organizations [modified and uploaded 13 Feb. 2007].
(Published: 2007-02-12 12:20)
Oregon groups of mental health consumers and psychiatric survivors have created a steering committee for a state-wide alliance called "Oregon Consumer Suvivor Coalition" (OCSC). You are invited to participate. Here are the latest news updates.
(Published: 2007-01-24 09:47)
This is a basic overall map of Oregon. You may click on the button just below the map to see a larger-sized view.
(Published: 2007-01-24 09:42)
Here is the text of a proposal for the OCSC - Oregon Mental Health Consumer/Psychiatric Survivor Coalition -- as revised 12 February 2007 by Tom Wilson from suggestions received (thanks Tom!). You may download a PDF or MS Word version at the bottom. The boards of Oregon groups are invited to vote to endorse this proposal and offer a liaison to the Start-Up Committee.
(Published: 2007-01-24 09:39)
A free panel and public forum in Portland, Oregon, USA about how mental health consumer/psychiatric survivor groups can work together in Oregon and throughout the USA.
Event time: 2008-02-15 (15:00-16:30)
Mad Pride Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
News release: Launch of the Oregon Consumer/Survivor Coalition Board
Here's a text version of info about board liability
MS Word version: Information about board liability
Info for OCSC Board
PDF of flyer for OCSC panel on 15 February 2008
Map of Oregon's Counties
Map of Oregon's Mental Health Organization Regions
Oregon map
Forming a New State-Wide Coalition in Oregon of Mental Health Consumers and Psychiatric Survivors
