Centered in the slide is a large logo with the text “MAD MAIL” in large block letters, and a hand-drawn blue bird flying with an envelope in its mouth. There is a red heart sealing the envelope. Additional text says “Introducing… MAD MAIL, a mutual aid project by and for Mad folks”. The logo for Project LETS is on the top right corner, and there is an illustration of a broken chain towards the bottom of the image.

 

A mutual aid project by and for Mad folks

Mad Mail is a monthly art-based mail club with 100% of proceeds going to support Mad & Disabled folks, psychiatric survivors, and people receiving support from Project LETS.

Too often, a place to stay away from other people, access to food or sleep, not being able to tap in other support, not being able to stop working so you can support someone, etc. can be the difference between someone being incarcerated in a psychiatric facility, and them being able to remain free. The goal of this project is to support our Mad & Disabled community members in accessing care, safety, and healing in the community.

Cool art each month!

All art is made by volunteer Mad and psychiatric survivor-artists. The art will directly address and feature themes of abolition, survivorship and liberation.

On the first of each month, we will mail you a piece of art that fits inside of a stamped envelope! Art may include:

  • Stickers

  • Zines

  • Iron-on patches

  • Linocut prints

  • and more!

COMMUNITY MEMBERS ACCESS HEALING/SAFETY

We are using a monthly donation subscription platform called Givebutter. The platform is set up to automatically charge each month, but can be cancelled at any time. All donations are tax-deductible!

After covering the costs of supplies (art materials, envelopes, and stamps), 100% of the funds will go directly into the hands of:

  • Mad & Disabled folks

  • Psychiatric survivors

  • People receiving peer support from Project LETS anti-carceral mental health programming

 

Ready to get involved?

 

ARE YOU AN ARTIST?

Are you an artist that is interested in volunteering to contribute to this project? We’re seeking Mad, Disabled, psychiatric survivor-artists who would like to partner with us. If you’re interested, send an email to sarah@projectlets.org describing your interest. This project is volunteer-based, but we may be able to cover expenses for small amounts of art supplies.

 

FAQ

  • Yes! We are based in the so-called United States but we can apply international postage if your shipping address is not domestic.  All of the art is designed to fit within an envelope to keep the costs of shipping as low as possible (maximizing the amount of money that goes directly into the hands of those we are supporting). Note that there may be delays in the envelope arriving at your address if mailing internationally.

  • All art will be sent out on the first day of each month. Please note that subscriptions made after the 25th of the month may not be processed until the following month.

  • Currently funds are being directed to folks we are already supporting through our anti-carceral peer support and crisis/rapid response programming. We are currently not taking on new peer support requests, but to stay updated, check out our Get Support page.

  • On the bottom of your GiveButter receipt, you have the ability to pause/cancel your subscription as well as update your information (address/name) by clicking Manage Your Monthly Subscription. If you have any questions or concerns about this, please feel free to email sarah@projectlets.org.

  • Currently the artist behind this project is Sarah Broas (IG: @embracing.ambiguity). But we’re hoping to recruit additional artists who are aligned and able to volunteer! Feel free to reach out (sarah@projectlets.org) if you’re interested.

    In each envelope we will include a small note from the artist so that you know where/who your art is coming from and how to learn more about their work!