Citizens Commission on Human Rights of Florida

The Citizens Commission on Human Rights (CCHR) of Florida proudly announces the 9th Annual Humanitarian Awards Banquet, honoring dedicated volunteers and community partners who work tirelessly to advance human rights and improve mental health practices...

The Citizens Commission on Human Rights held a two-day exhibit in the Wolfe University Center at Florida International University that presented shocking evidence of mental health abuse and dangerous psychiatric drugging of children.

The Citizens Commission on Human Rights held a two-day exhibit in the Student Union at the University of Central Florida that presented shocking evidence of mental health abuse and dangerous psychiatric drugging of children.

The Florida chapter of the Citizens Commission on Human Rights (CCHR), an award-winning nonprofit in the area of mental health human rights and an industry watchdog, hosts regular events educating Floridians on everything from their rights under the...

The Citizens Commission on Human Rights (CCHR) held a two-day exhibit in the Oviedo Mall that presented shocking evidence of mental health abuse and dangerous psychiatric drugging of children.

Observed annually to recognize those who have been awarded the Purple Heart Medal for their sacrifice in service to the United States, this military holiday is a time to show gratitude to the recipients.

A primary activity of the Florida chapter of CCHR is the hosting of events on the numerous aspects of mental health as a public service and since opening new offices in downtown Clearwater, CCHR has held over one thousand such events.

Purple Heart Day is observed annually to recognize those who have been awarded the Purple Heart Medal for their sacrifice in service to the United States.

Complimentary seminars to better educate professionals and the general public on the law and potential abuses of the Baker Act are hosted monthly by the Florida chapter of the Citizens Commission on Human Rights (CCHR).

At the peak in 2020/2021, there were almost 40,000 Baker Acts, involuntary psychiatric examinations, involving children with the Suncoast Region (Hillsborough, Manatee, Pinellas, Pasco, DeSoto, and Sarasota counties) having the greatest occurrences.