Copying Resources

What can I copy from Mary Ellen Copeland’s books for distribution to people in my group, agency or organization?

All of these books are copyrighted.  It is against the law for you to copy all or large parts of any of these books and resources, including the Mental Health Recovery and WRAP Curriculum Facilitator Manual, and any of the WRAP books. 

However, you can copy any of the forms and anything that is clearly marked as a hand-out  in any of the books for use by people in treatment centers and groups. You can copy the thumbnail sketches of the slides in the Facilitator Manual for use as handouts as well.  You cannot include these forms and handouts in other manuals without the permission of the author.  For permission to use these forms, e-mail info@mentalhealthrecovery.com with  specific information on how you would like to use the forms and handouts.

Do not put any of the copyrighted books or resources on your website without getting permission from the author.  E-mail info@mentalhealthrecovery.com describing exactly what you want to do. 

If you are going to distribute copied forms or handouts to more than 100 people, or distribute them out of your region, please e-mail info@mentalhealthrecovery.com for permission. 

If you are going to include a quote or short section of writing from one of the books, please cite it including the authors name, the name of the text or resource, when it was written or developed, and how the author can be contacted (usually through the website at www.mentalhealthrecovery.com.

If you are not sure about what can be copied and what can’t, e-mail info@mentalhealthrecovery.com with specific information about what you would like to do.

All articles and information on the mental health recovery website can be copied for distribution as handouts and printing in newsletters if you cite the source.

Can I copy the forms in Peach Press publications and other books by Mary Ellen Copeland to distribute to people in my groups and to individuals at the treatment center?

You can copy forms for distribution to people in groups and to individuals.  However, you cannot include the forms in any other workbook or on a website without permission.  To get that permission, e-mail info@mentalhealthrecovery.com.