Tag Archives: Human Rights

The CCHR Florida Youth Group—-Free Hugs Not Psychiatric Drugs X-Mas Event

Posted on December 7, 2011 by CCHR Florida

On Sat., Dec. 3, 2011, there were well over 1000 people who attended the Largo Park X-Mas tree lighting. The CCHR Florida Youth Group gave out a lot of hugs that night, along with our message that psychiatric drugs are … Continue reading →

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Human Rights Day–CCHR Florida Youth Group at Winter Wonderland

Posted on December 5, 2011 by CCHR Florida

Come help us to decorate our tree at Winter Wonderland, Sat. Dec. 10 at 4pm.Each ornament represents one child saved from psychiatric harm and abuse.   The CCHR Florida Youth Group will be decorating our X-Mas tree from 4-5pm.  Celebrate … Continue reading →

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Why YOU should care

Posted on June 23, 2010 by CCHR Florida

The year is 2014: Your friend tells you that she is expecting a baby, she and her husband are so excited because it’s their first.  You, too, get excited and decide to accompany her on her first pre-natal visit to … Continue reading →

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Psychiatric Services asks: Florida’s Outpatient Commitment Law – A Lesson in Failed Reform?

Posted on November 12, 2009 by CCHR Florida

The Florida State Senate reported, “in 1971, the Florida Legislature passed into law the ‘Florida Mental Health Act,’ also known as the ‘Baker Act’ (chapter 394 [part I], F.S.). This Act brought about a dramatic and comprehensive revision of Florida’s mental … Continue reading →

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