This message board is a communication forum where all California Consumers can share support, strategies and consumer advocacy ideas. We want to create an atmosphere where we can discuss strategies freely and openly sharing our concerns. DISCLAIMER; "Let the user of our message board Beware". Each of us is at different places regarding our advocacy pursuits in our journey for social justice and transforming the system. That's what makes us individuals. We NEED that; otherwise we as a organization becomes so homogenized and lack the necessary diversity that is so enriching on this Consumer/Survivor/Ex-mental Patient E-group. Views express on these board do not necessarily represent the views of all members. We connect with other Consumer/Survivors with links to each; Strategies for Transformation , * Changing the Ways We Think About the System *FREEDOM CENTER* with links to Freedom Radio, PsychRights, envisions a new culture and language that resonates with our actual experiences, * NATIONAL EMPOWERMENT CENTER* with links to Alternatives Conference, Events, national resources, *MindFredom International*, *CNMHC * Let's Talk Back (to psychiatry) Bulletin Board*