Resources for Families & Advocates
You don't have to figure this out alone. These organizations, podcasts, one-pagers, and advocacy tools have been vetted by Arizona Mad Moms families.
Forms & Documents
Important Information and Forms
These forms and documents are used by families navigating Arizona's mental health crisis system. Download, fill out, and bring them to appointments, hospitals, or court hearings.
Arizona Crisis System Family / Support Collateral Form
Historical Information Provided by Family Member or Other Interested Party
This form allows family members and caregivers to provide detailed background information about a loved one in crisis to Arizona behavioral health providers. It covers medical history, medications, current stressors, past hospitalizations, and safety concerns — giving crisis teams the context they need to provide appropriate care.
Our Network
Partner Organizations & Allies
These organizations are on the front lines of the fight for better treatment, housing, and rights for people with serious mental illness. We work alongside them, learn from them, and recommend them to every family in our community.
The national leader in advocating for better treatment of people with severe mental illness. TAC provides state-by-state resources, model legislation, research on anosognosia and treatment laws, and tools for families fighting for court-ordered treatment. Their state resource map is the first place to look for your state's specific SMI laws.
Founded by Dr. Bethany Yeiser — a schizophrenia survivor who was homeless for years before receiving proper treatment — CURESZ educates families and clinicians about evidence-based treatments for schizophrenia, with a strong focus on clozapine and long-acting injectable medications. Their annual summit is a must-attend for families seeking the latest treatment knowledge.
Formerly known as the Schizophrenia and Related Disorders Alliance of America, S&PAA brings together individuals, families, and professionals to improve the lives of those affected by schizophrenia and psychosis. They are co-hosting the National Mental Illness Justice Center convening with TAC in 2026.
A 501(c)(3) charity founded by Dr. Rob and Ann Mandel Laitman, dedicated to meaningful recovery from serious mental illness. Their documentary features over 25 interviews with patients, parents, and leading medical professionals — including Dr. Xavier Amador, Dr. Fuller Torrey, Rachel Streiff, and Bethany Yeiser. Rachel Streiff serves as a data analyst for Team Daniel.
The Angry Moms & The Clozapine Community
The Angry Moms →The Clozapine Community →Arizona Mad Moms' sister organization, The Angry Moms was founded by Rachel Streiff to end harmful federal restrictions on clozapine. Their 'Negligence of the Week' emails and direct advocacy helped lead to the FDA's removal of the clozapine REMS program in 2025. The Clozapine Community is an online hub for patients, families, and clinicians navigating clozapine treatment.
The Arizona affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness. NAMI provides family support groups, education programs (Family-to-Family), crisis resources, and advocacy at the state level. Arizona Mad Moms partners with NAMI Arizona on legislative and community initiatives.
ACMI works alongside Arizona Mad Moms in the Arizona Legislature, drafting and supporting bills that reform the state's SMI system. Led by Josh Mozell, one of the few attorneys in the country with a mental health-care practice, ACMI hosts monthly stakeholder meetings with expert speakers.
A national coalition working to shatter the silence around serious mental illness. Features the 'Beyond Stigma' column and advocacy campaigns. Crystal Fox shared Joshua's story through their platform, helping inspire John's Law in Arizona.
Required Reading
Recommended Books
These books have been recommended by Arizona Mad Moms because they tell the truth about serious mental illness — the science, the system, and the human cost — without sugarcoating it.
I Am Not Sick, I Don't Need Help!
Dr. Xavier Amador
The definitive guide to the LEAP method — a communication approach that helps families connect with loved ones who have anosognosia and refuse treatment. Required reading for every family navigating SMI.
Mind Estranged: My Journey from Schizophrenia and Homelessness to Recovery
Bethany Yeiser
CURESZ Foundation founder Bethany Yeiser's memoir of her journey through schizophrenia, homelessness, and recovery. A devastating and hopeful account — proof that recovery is possible with the right treatment. Foreword by Dr. Henry Nasrallah.
Meaningful Recovery from Schizophrenia and Serious Mental Illness with Clozapine
Laitman, Opler, Laitman & Laitman — 5th Edition
A comprehensive clinical guide to clozapine co-authored by Team Daniel's Dr. Robert Laitman and his family. The 5th edition covers evidence-based treatment protocols, side effect management, and the path to meaningful recovery for people with schizophrenia and SMI.
Insane Consequences: How the Mental Health Industry Fails the Mentally Ill
DJ Jaffe
A devastating, evidence-based indictment of a mental health system that prioritizes the worried well over the seriously ill. Currently being read in the Mad Moms Low Bandwidth Book Club — DJ Jaffe lays bare exactly why the system fails the most vulnerable.
Listen & Watch
Podcasts, Videos & Documentaries
Hear directly from families, advocates, and experts. These podcasts and videos are recommended by Arizona Mad Moms because they tell the truth about serious mental illness — without sugarcoating it.
Schizophrenia: Three Moms in the Trenches
Miriam Feldman & Co-hosts
A powerful podcast by mothers of adults with schizophrenia who share raw, honest conversations about caregiving, treatment, advocacy, and survival. Rachel Streiff was a featured guest on Episode 37, sharing her advocacy journey and how she insisted on the best available care for her son.
Crystal Fox: One Mother's Journey Through Tragedy
Tony Mantar — "Why Me World?" Podcast
Arizona Mad Moms co-founder Crystal Fox shares her heartbreaking journey as the mother of a son with schizophrenia. Through her dual perspective as both a parent and a psychiatric nurse with 30 years of experience, Crystal illuminates the critical gaps in our mental healthcare system.
NSSC: Voices of Change — Serious Mental Illness, Missed Care & the Criminal Justice Gap
Tony Mantor — "Why Not Me?" Podcast × National Shattering Silence Coalition
A powerful 3-part podcast series bringing together seven voices to talk honestly about serious mental illness and why families are pushed to wait for crisis before help is allowed. The series challenges outdated laws, uneven state systems, and stigma while naming practical fixes that can make outpatient care real and measurable.
Rachel Streiff on Anosognosia
Journal of Clinical Psychopharmacology Podcast
A 42-minute deep dive into anosognosia — the neurological condition that prevents people with SMI from recognizing they are ill. Rachel Streiff, co-founder of Arizona Mad Moms, explains what anosognosia is, how it affects treatment, and what families can do.
"What People Get Wrong About Anosognosia"
Treatment Advocacy Center (TAC) — Dr. Xavier Amador
A 48-minute interview where TAC's executive director Lisa Dailey discusses anosognosia with Dr. Xavier Amador — clinical psychologist, author of 'I Am Not Sick, I Don't Need Help!', and brother of a person with schizophrenia. Essential viewing for every family navigating SMI.
Crystal Fox at Mental Illness Day at the Capitol
End the Clozapine REMS — YouTube
Arizona Mad Moms co-founder Crystal Fox speaks about her son Joshua, his father John, and their family's experience navigating the Arizona system of care for Serious Mental Illness. A powerful speech that captures the heart of the Mad Moms movement.
Rachel Streiff: Mad Moms Rising for Mental Health Reform
Tony Mantar — "Why Me World?" Podcast
Arizona Mad Moms co-founder Rachel Streiff shares the story behind the movement — how families turned grief and frustration into grassroots legislative action that has changed Arizona's mental health system.
INTO THE LIGHT: Meaningful Recovery from Psychosis
Team Daniel Running for Recovery
A 62-minute documentary featuring over 25 interviews with patients, parents, and leading medical professionals — including Dr. Xavier Amador, Dr. Fuller Torrey, Rachel Streiff, and Bethany Yeiser. Covers barriers to treatment, clozapine, and the importance of supportive community.
Pathways to Equity Podcast — Cronkite News
Cronkite News / AZPBS
The inaugural episode examines the effects of bed shortages for the seriously mentally ill on families and community. Features Josh Mozell (President of ACMI) and Arizona Mad Mom Tyra Street, whose son has schizophrenia.
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