On Our Own of Maryland, Inc., is a statewide mental health consumer
education and advocacy group that promotes equality in all aspects of society for people who receive mental health services and develops alternative, recovery-based mental health initiatives.

	To support, advise and provide technical assistance to our affiliated consumer-operated organizations, to foster self-help programs.
	To promote improvements in & alternatives to the current mental health system.
	To educate the public regarding the problems and needs of persons involved in the mental health system.
	To educate the public regarding the need for the enforcement or extension of civil and human rights for current and former recipients of mental health services.