Consumers
This page is for all consumers and their caregivers. At the heart of all consumers is the vision and hope that the lives of individuals with mental health conditions and substance abuse disorders will improve.
The Mental Health Transformation Project focuses on the following key issues:
- Persons using mental health services and families/caregivers will have an equal voice in the decisions that affect them.
- Those whose lives are greatly impacted by mental health conditions and substance abuse disorders can lead full meaningful lives within their communities.
- Achieving meaningful lives will require a shift not only with the service delivery culture but also with the existing networks of consumer organizations and the systems who serve them.
- To achieve a culture shift, it is our desire to continue to create an avenue for people to:
- Share their stories
- Share their experiences and
- Address issues important to healthcare reform at the individual, organizational and system levels
The Transformation Project welcomes personal stories of recovery and resilience of those living with mental health conditions in Washington State. To share your story, please email Amy Jeppesen, jeppea@dshs.wa.gov
Consumer Stories
Find inspiration, hope, and support from these personal journey's written by individuals whose lives have been touched by mental illness. These stories are located on the Consumer Stories page.
2006 Consumer Conference
The Mental Health Transformation Project, in partnership with adult consumer leaders in Washington and the Washington Institute for Mental Health Research and Training (WIMIRT), succeeded in attracting over 250 participants from around the state to this historic event. Information about the conference is located on the 2006 Consumer Conference page.
Mini-Grant Program
Learn about the programs created in the Consumer and Family Evaluation Mini-grant Program on the
Mini-Grant Program page.
Recovery
What is Recovery to you? Share your definition of Recovery with others or discover other people's definitions of recovery by visiting the the
Recovery page.
Consumer Events
Learn about consumer events in your area by visiting the Consumer Events page. To submit consumer events, send an email to Amy Jeppesen at jeppea@dshs.wa.gov.
Regional Organizing Initiative (ROI)
To learn more about ROI visit the ROI page. Changing the mental health service delivery model to incorporate recovery and resiliency as core principles is as much of a social movement in Washington State as fighting for minority rights and equality. To promote this shift in thinking, four consumer groups across the state have formed and have begun implementing regional organizing initiatives (ROIs) in support of this monumental undertaking.
Family and Youth
To learn more visit the Family and Youth page.
Adults
To learn more visit the Adults page.
