vocal publications

Firewalkers: Madness, Beauty & Mystery

A field guide to radically rethinking mental health, Firewalkers redefines mental illness as a journey of altered states, emotional turbulence, ecstatic visions, crazy blessings, and mad gifts. Order from Amazon.

The Grant Seeker's Treasure Map

& Orienteering Guide

A guidebook of treasures, tips, & tidbits for grassroots and community-based mental health programs. Available for download here (5.8 mb pdf file). Printed copy available for $10 donation to VOCAL Virginia.

Bricks & Dreams

Created by people who have been there, Bricks & Dreams is a complete guide to building a grassroots mental health group or program. Available from the VOCAL Lulu storefront -- click here to purchase.

Tools for Programs

Tools, tips & visions for building grassroots mental health programs.

VOCAL Newsroom

VOCAL's Newsletter is filled with updates on all our activities along with articles, poetry, stories, and insights on the mental health recovery movement in Virginia.

Art, Activism & Wellness Blog

Creative expression and healing, art and activism, wellness and mental health recovery.

VOCAL File Cabinet

Our bylaws, reports, survey outcomes, and other key documents from VOCAL.

Books We Love

There are many publications available by other authors and organizations that deal with mental health issues, activism, and grassroots leadership development. Here is a list of books recommended by VOCAL staff. Your purchase via this link benefits VOCAL.