PSYCHIATRIC RESOURCES
FOR SURVIVORS/ACTIVISTS

Citizens Commission on Human Rights (CCHR)
International Office
6362 Hollywood Blvd., Suite B
Los Angeles CA 90028.

Founded in 1969, CCHR is a private, non-profit organization whose sole purpose is to investigate and expose psychiatric violations of human rights. To contact CCHR, call 1-800-869-2247.

The International Center for the Study of Psychiatry and Psychology (ICCSP)
4628 Chestnut St.
Bethesda, MD 20814
web sites: www.icspp.org or www.breggin.com

Founded by Peter Breggin, M.D. in 1971, ICCSP is a non-profit network of individuals concerned about the impact of mental health practices on individual well-being, human values, and community. Spearheading reform in psychiatry, it has been called "the conscience of American psychiatry. The center sends a newsletter to its general membership and periodically offers information packages to the public and the professions on critical issues in mental health. Its web site provides networking, research, and informational materials.

National Empowerment Center (NEC)
599 Canal St.
Lawrence, MA 01840
phone: 1-800-POWER-2-U
web site: www.power2u.org

NEC is funded by a grant from The Center for Mental Health Services, foundations and donations. NEC is a technical assistance center, providing information and education to consumer/survivor/ex-patients and professionals. The center publishes a quarterly newsletter.

Re-evaluation Counseling (RC)
P.O Box 2081
Main Office Station Seattle, WA 98111
phone: 206/284-0311 fax: 206/284-8429
email: ircc@rc.org

A wealth of literature is available, as is a listing of leaders and teachers throughout the world. Their main journal, 'Present Time', is highly recommended for a $14 yearly subscription. Their journal on Mental Health Liberation is called 'Recovery and Reemergence' -- Nos. 4 and 5 are terrific, and only $3 each. "What's Wrong With the 'Mental Health' System And What Can Be Done About It," a booklet for which Janet Foner is mostly responsible, is another excellent resource, also available for $3.

Support Coalition International (SCI)/Dendron
454 Willamette, Suite 216
PO Box 11284, Eugene, OR 97440-3484 U.S.A.
phone: 541/345-9106
e-mail: dendron@efn.org web site: http://www.efn.org/~dendron

SCI is a federation of individual members and over 60 grassroots groups in eitght countries promoting human rights and alternatives in the "mental health system." 'Dendron News,' edited by David Oaks, is an information service for the movement. 'Dendron' is an outstanding publication, highly recommended.

www.wildestcolts.com

This is the author's website which has excellent related information.