organizations that protect rainforests. RAN's quarterly publication, World Rainforest Report, describe.s the kinds of successful protective actions being taken. They also warn members about future rainforestthreats. To organize a group for your area, or for more info, call Alex at (415) 398-4404. Volunteers For Peace, Inc. 43 Tiffany Road Belmont, VT 05730 (802) 259-2759 Volunteers For Peace promotes international workshops in 40 countries around the world. This program offers an inexpensive way to travel and learn at the same time. The programs cost from $125-$i600. This year, VFP will have workcamps in Russia, Cuba, Guatemala, and many other locations. For a more complete listing of VFP locations, send $10. This is tax-deductible and is applied toward any future registration costs. Mental Health Alternatives Clearinghouse on Human Rights and Psychiatry PO Box 11284 Eugene, O~ 97440-3484 (503) 341-0100 Forced medication ~nd electroshock therapy are legal forms of treatment for mental health patients in many states; however, there are alternatives to these treatments. Clearinghouse on Human Rights and Psychiatry is an organization of current and former patients dedicated to informing others about their alternatives. They are part of a larger ·organization called Support Coalition International which provides supportfor smaller groups through nationwide lobbying and information services. The smaller groups, CHRP being one, use the resources provided by the coalition to lobby locally, provide support groups and publish newsletters. The CHRP' s publication, Dendron, advocates healing through the use of natural therapies Jike Reiki, Hakomi, and Chinese herbs. They hold frequent support groups and have a 24-hour voice-mail service. If you have any ideas to share with CHRP or if you wish to begin such a group, write or call for further information. Urban Renewal GroundWork PO 14141 San Francisco, CA 94114 (415) 255-7623 GroundWork is a grassroots, nonprofit publication dedicated to national and international urban renewal. The ,publication was formerly called Green Letter, however, due to financial difficulties, it was revamped. A recent issue explores the growing concerns about nuclear waste in Russia. The reporter thoroughly researc.hed this topic from within Russia. Other articles range from the Gay Pride March on Washington to Pro-choice rallies in Milwaukee. All of GroundWork's sixty pages are devoted to acknowledging positive programs and important issues that concern ~11 Americans as a part of a national community. This magazine is also a networking publication, providing contact addresses with every article for further information. GroundWork, like all other grassroots organizations, depends on reader support. If you are interested in subscribing, there is a sliding s~ale from $20-$100. Everything helps, so send what is financially feasible. It is also possible to buy bulk issues ~t $1 each and resell them for $2 to financially benefit your organization. Simple Living 1802 North 54th Street· Seattle, WA 98103 Have you ever thought about modifying your life? Where would you start? Simple Living is a newsletter for those choosing voluntary simplicity as a way to approach their lives. The publication features articles about people who have made their lives simpler by growing their own food, sewing their own clothes and giving up many things that are commonly viewed as necessities. This $10-per-year newsletter explores · issues such as raising children, organic gardening, and how one can create a better world through being conscious of personal'contributions to the chaos of this crowded planet. Simple faving also has a barter bank. io join the barter bank send $5 and a description of what services you are offering or .what you are looking for. For further information about this, write to Dave Barden, 6302 Corliss Avenue, North, Seattle, WA 98103, or call (203) 527-9216. Corrections: Last issue we forgot to give you the address of the Narmada dam resisters in India who vowed to remain and risk drowning in the villages that are in the path of proposed dam flooding. To help, write to Baba Ainte/Maharogi Sewa Samiti; Warora/At. & Post; AnandawanNia Warora; 442914/District Chandrapur; Maharashtra~ India. RAIN Summer 1994 Volume XIV, Number 4 Page 57
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