National Coalition for Mental Health Recovery

Formerly known as National Coalition for Mental Health Consumer/Survivor Organizations

Disability History

Remarks by Lauren Spiro - Opening of the SAMHSA History Exhibit at the SAMHSA Headquarters, Rockville, Md -  July 14, 2010

Remarks by Lauren Spiro (PDF, 11KB, 2 pages)

The Disability History Museum

Check out this great on-line resource with free access to primary source materials related to disability history - www.disabilitymuseum.org

The History of the Mental Health Consumer Movement

A presentation by Gayle Bluebird, R.N., Su Budd and Sally Zinman. Available in PDF and PowerPoint formats at SAMHSA's Resource Center to Promote Acceptance, Dignity and Social Inclusion Associated with Mental Health (ADS Center).

Protection and Advocacy (P&A) Programs

Legal help in your area can sometimes be found at your Protection and Advocacy (P&A) office.

Here is a link to the Protection and Advocacy (P&A) System and Client Assistance Program (CAP) from which you can find links to offices in each state - www.napas.org/aboutus/PA_CAP.htm

Here is a link to Federal Administering Agencies of the local P&A programs - http://www.napas.org/fedadmin.htm

Judi Chamberlin debates E. Fuller Torrey, MD on Involuntary Treatment

Should Forced Medication be a Treatment Option in Patients with Schizophrenia?

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