Voices of Hope: Stories from Our Community
Discover heartfelt wisdom and inspiring stories from individuals on the front lines of disability justice
After fifty years of activism, I never lost hope for what we need most, a non-violent revolution in the mental health system. In the words of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. “the arc of the universe is long but it bends towards justice.”
David Oaks
Co-founder MindFreedom International
“Every authentic option we create is a crack in their foundation. Every person we support outside their systems is a victory for human dignity. Every community we build is a seed of the world we’re growing.”
Kristina ‘KK’ Kapp
NARPA Board Member,
The resources and legislative updates provided by the Oregon Coalition for Mental Health Choice have rekindled my desire to get involved. We can not afford the luxury of watching passively while our rights are being eroded
Emily K.
Community Outreach Specialist
Voices of Change: Stories from Our Community
Discover how individuals reclaimed their autonomy and influenced mental health reforms by organizing.
Advocating for Mental Health Choice: A Community’s Journey
Read this inspiring story of how advocates in New Mexico united to promote the creation of a ‘Soteria House’ in their state, where individuals who are experiencing a first episode of psychosis can find sanctuary and hope, with 24-7 support from non-clinical staff in a home-like environment. supported decision-making, enhancing dignity and choice in mental health care.
Advocating for those in the ‘Back Wards’ of Oregon State Hospital.
Patients at Oregon State Hospital are advocating for their own rights and meeting with lawmakers at the Oregon State Legislature.
Building One of the Largest Peer-Run Organizations Rooted in Rights and Respect
Read how persistent advocacy led to building one of the largest, most successful peer-run organiztaions in Oregon and the challenges that lie ahead for the peer movement
Voices for Choice: Impactful Advocacy
Discover heartfelt testimonials from those whose lives have been transformed by our fight for mental health autonomy and dignity.
Empowering Consumer Voices Award
Human Rights in Mental Health Recognition
Innovative Advocacy Leadership Honor
