For decades now, consumer organizations and the larger consumer movement have been advocating for the rights of individuals with mental health needs. Many strong advocates have worked to end stigma, increase opportunities to live and work in the community, and put individuals with mental illnesses in control of their own care. At the same time, […]
Cross Disability Collaboration: What Can We Accomplish Together? Read More »
Consumer organizations are constantly seeking ways to obtain revenue, expand their operations and ensure their long-term sustainability. One way to meet those needs is to enter into contracts to provide specific services. But how can a consumer organization go about entering into a contract? And what do they need to know about how contracts work?
Contracting: Building Organizational Sustainability Read More »
In the newest edition of its Focus newsletter, The CAFE TA Center continues its series on funding for consumer run organizations. This time, we examine charitable giving. Charitable giving is relatively familiar to most people, as many of us have been asked to donate money to support some cause or organization. But how does it
A Focus on Charitable Giving Read More »
Every year, there are a wide variety of conferences, trainings and learning opportunities related to mental health, substance abuse, peer networks, trauma informed care, and other important behavioral health topics. These events typically invite the participation of consumers of behavioral health services, but unfortunately, there are some genuine barriers that can make it difficult for
Supporting Consumer Participation in Conferences Read More »
The latest edition of The CAFE TA Center’s Focus newsletter examines the challenges that organizations face in recruiting and maintaining an effective, involved Board of Directors. Most consumer organizations aspire to become 501c3 non-profits. To qualify for that status, a Board of Directors must be in place. Once the Board is in place, it has
Focus 12: Board Development Read More »
The CAFE TA Center presents the latest edition of its Focus newsletter: Organizational Development: Getting your Nonprofit Status is Just the Beginning. Many consumers in communities around the country would like to start their own consumer organization, and that’s a really positive impulse. At the same time, there’s more to having a successful organization that
Organizational Development: Getting your Nonprofit Status is Just the Beginning Read More »
