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The Key Organization strives to empower and strengthen mental health consumers who use Indiana's mental health treatment services.

We advocate individually and collectively in order to improve services, promote understanding, and end discrimination against persons with mental illness. Our mission includes not only protecting our rights, but also educating ourselves and the public about psychiatric disorders. We unite our efforts with others concerned about themselves or loved ones being treated by mental health professionals.

Indiana consumers began organizing in 1984 and KEY was formally started in 1998 with support from the Mental Health Association. Non-profit status was obtained in mid 1990 under the guidance of an all consumer Board of Directors. With local affiliate groups now active statewide, KEY also assists with other self-help groups.

Key Consumer Organization:
	Encourages development of local support groups in an effort to create a statewide network for all consumers.
	Provides advisory assistance to local self-help and advocacy groups.
	Utilizes the knowledge, strengths, and experiences of all consumers in creating and administering our programs.
	Promotes public education statewide concerning mental illness and its treatment.
	Creates an employment model for the state demonstrating reasonable accomodations for employees with mental illness.

We Offer:
	Free information about mental health issues
	Advisory assistance to individuals and groups
	Referrals to local services
	Newsletter
	Conference with workshop opportunities
	Community involvement at state and local levels
	Help with Supported Employment
	Advocacy services by trained consumers
	A supportive environment for those seeking to improve their lives and learning to cope with mental illness
	A toll free Warm Line to talk to your peers(this does not serve as a crisis line)