[THP/FANet] This Wed. 7/2: Change Mental Health: Arts & Activism - Free

[David Oaks]

urgent

Hi Trauma Healing Project/FANet News list,

I usually don't post news announcements here, but BELOW is an  
important FUN public service announcement about human rights and  
alternatives in the mental health system in Lane County.

MindFreedom Lane County is changing the location for our monthly free  
"1st Wednesday" meeting for this 2 July meeting, which is special!

The topic is using arts, creativity, music, theater to change the  
mental health system.

You may download a poster and sign up for our MindFreedom Lane County  
news list to get future alerts, here:

http://www.mindfreedom.org/lane

BELOW is the text of the announcement... spread the word!

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    * NEW LOCATION! * NEW LOCATION! * NEW LOCATION! *

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Free - MindFreedom First Wednesday RoundTable - Eugene, Oregon:

    Topic: Change the Mental Health System through Arts, Activism,  
Alternatives and MAD PRIDE!

    You are invited to a free presentation & moderated discussion!  
Free snacks.

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    WHEN?

*This* Wednesday, 2 July 2008, 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm

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    WHO?

You! All are invited. All ages welcome. Bring a friend.

Brief presentation on MAD PRIDE and moderation by David W. Oaks,  
Director, MindFreedom International

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    WHERE?

NEW Location: Eugene Public Downtown Library, Singer Room (on second  
floor)

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    WHY?

Explore art, theater, music and activism to change the mental health  
system!

Hear about Mad Pride activities throughout world, and in Lane County.

Your ideas and participation are welcome!

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    MORE INFO?

You may *download* a poster (PDF) of this event for distribution here:

http://www.mindfreedom.org/lane

IN NEXT E-MAIL after this alert we will send out this PDF poster  
directly to the MindFreedom Lane County News list as an attached file.

Phone: (541) 345-9106 or e-mail lane at mindfreedom.org.

If you visit Oregon Country Fair, see us at Community Village Stage  
at 5 pm, or at other times at "Doors of Expression Booth."

- end of public service announcement -

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    FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

    WHAT IS THIS?

This will be the 64th successful free monthly First Wednesday Round  
Table sponsored by MindFreedom Lane County, part of an independent  
nonprofit coalition based in Eugene, Oregon, USA.

This is where free minded people in Lane County exchange views, ideas  
and support with other free minded people! All are welcome.

MindFreedom International, based here in Eugene, unites 100 sponsor  
and affiliate groups around the world with the mission of a  
nonviolent revolution in mental health care.

    IS THE MEETING WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE?

Yes.

    WILL THE TEMPERATURE BE COMFORTABLE?

Yes! Library is air conditioned.

    WHERE DO I PARK?

Library has parking in basement. Pay only for up to 6:00 pm, because  
after 6:00 pm it's totally free.

    HOW CAN I HELP?

We'll have free snacks and beverages, but you are welcome to bring  
extra if you wish.

PLEASE FORWARD THIS NEWS TO OTHERS IN LANE COUNTY WHO MAY BE  
INTERESTED ON AND OFF INTERNET, THANKS!

Questions? Comments? Want to volunteer? More info?

contact:

e-mail: lane at mindfreedom.org
phone: 541-345-9106
web: http://www.MindFreedom.org

office: MindFreedom
454 Willamette, Suite 216
Eugene, Oregon 97401 USA

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    JOIN and VOLUNTEER MindFreedom International!

http://www.mindfreedom.org/join-donate

If you did not get this alert directly from MindFreedom-Lane-County- 
News you can sign up for these free public announcements here:

LANE COUNTY *NEWS* LIST

http://www.intenex.net/lists/listinfo/mindfreedom-lane-county-news

If you want to join a free discussion about Lane County and changing  
the mental health system, sign up here:

LANE COUNTY *TALK* LIST

http://www.intenex.net/lists/listinfo/mindfreedom-lane-county-talk

JOIN OR RENEW NOW!

Unite for a nonviolent REVOLUTION in mental health! Join!

FOR A LIMITED TIME YOUR NEW MEMBERSHIP IS DOUBLED BY HELIOS  
FOUNDATION IN EUGENE:

http://www.mindfreedom.org/join-donate

VOLUNTEERS in our Eugene office can help on Eugene, Lane County, USA  
or International campaigns!

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Posted by:

David W. Oaks, Executive Director
MindFreedom International
454 Willamette, Suite 216 - POB 11284
Eugene, OR 97440-3484 USA

web: http://www.mindfreedom.org
email: oaks at mindfreedom.org
office phone: (541) 345-9106
fax: (541) 345-3737
member services toll free in USA: 1-877-MAD-PRID[e] or 1-877-623-7743

United Independent Activism for Human Rights in Mental Health!

MindFreedom International is an non-profit coalition with a vision of  
a non-violent revolution in mental health. Accredited by the United  
Nations as a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) with Consultative  
Roster Status.

Join now! http://www.mindfreedom.org/join-donate

"Human salvation lies in the hands of the creatively maladjusted."
- Martin Luther King, Jr.