By Cassandra Nudel

Have you ever wondered: What are some simple steps we can take to make our business meetings more energized and effective? What’s the best kind of computer equipment and software for our group and where can we find it really cheap? How do we write and talk about our program so people understand it, and care about it, and want to give us funding and support? How do we apply for 501c3 status and become a nonprofit? What are some easy steps for making a support group really wonderful?

Where can we find an easy template for writing articles of incorporation? Do we need a fiscal agent and where do we find one? Where can we find wonderful trainers and great tools for building our program?

Created by people who have been there, Bricks & Dreams is a complete guide to building a grassroots mental health group or organization.

By Cassandra Nudel

A step-by-step guide to creating your own mental health group. Free electronic booklet.

By Brian Parrish

A question-and-answer guide to choosing the best computers and software for your program. Free electronic booklet.

By Cassandra Nudel

Organizations and tools we have used to build VOCAL. Our personal faves.

By Cassandra Nudel

Leaders of peer-run mental health programs tell us their plans, dreams, updates, and what they think about VOCAL.

By Ellen Moore Osborne and Heather Peck
A fundraising guide for peer-run programs. Free download, (large,7.5mb).

By Ellen Moore Osborne and Heather Peck