MadFreedom Advocates Zine

We are a grassroots advocacy organization run by and for psychiatric survivors, mad folks, and other persons marginalized by the mental health system. We’re working towards equal rights, better services, and ending discrimination.

There’s no pressure to connect— just opportunities for community at your pace and comfort.

Peer-led support and community connection

Small grants for independent mad-led projects

A quarterly newspaper by and for the mad community

Education, organizing, and activist opportunities

Systems change and rights work (policy & legislative engagement)

Amplifying your voice and lived experience

Patient Representatives

Our Patient Reps advocate for and with people in Vermont psychiatric institutions. We are trained in peer support, harm reduction, and trauma-informed care. We are not hospital staff. Our only responsibility is to you. Our job is to listen, respect you, support your voice, and center your priorities. We can help with understanding your rights, paperwork, advance directives, grievances and appeals, communication with staff, connecting with your attorney, and attending treatment team meetings or court hearings. Contact us by call or text: (844) 253-1163 or by email: info@madfreedomadvocates.org

A welcoming, low-pressure online space to exchange ideas and build connection with other folks marginalized by sanism and the mental health system.

Open to all community members at all stages

Come as you are — no prep, no commitment

Join to listen, share, or just be in community

When: Mondays, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.

Where: On Zoom:

https://zoom.us/j/99774143902

The Madvocate - Our Community Newspaper

Run by and for mad people and psychiatric survivors, covering news, community updates, creative work, and commentary to share your voice, challenge stigma, and celebrate lived experience.

Be heard: share your stories, perspectives, or creative work with an attentive community.

Connect: explore diverse voices and experiences across Vermont.

Stay informed: find news, events, and resources rooted in lived experience.

Have a story, artwork, or idea? The Madvocate is yours. Submit news, essays, art, poetry, or ideas to:

POP Grants

Funding For Mad-Led Ideas

POP (Peer-Operated Project) grants offer small, accessible funding to support mad-led ideas that build connection, creativity, and community.

Fund projects like a peer-led support group, a community art project, a workshop, or other ways you imagine supporting mad community Open to individuals or groups — whether you ’ re just starting or expanding something ongoing Centered on lived experience, care, and community impact

Applications are open: Learn more and apply on our website: https://madfreedom advocates.org/popgrants/

Stay Connected!

Keep in touch, explore opportunities, and become part of our mad community.

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Our public calendar for events, drop-ins, and gatherings

The latest issue of The Madvocate Calls for submissions Events and volunteer opportunities Community news

To sign up for our e-Newsletter

Engage at your own pace

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