As it turns the Brava theatre is really set up fro film screenings, so if we wanted that location we'd have to bring in our own equipment. It could still be an option for us, but I thought of another facility that might be better suited, the Artists' Television Access, a local film and video artists' studio and screening facility. So this week I sent them an email to check on their rates and availability.

Our first idea in the San Francisco support group has been to do a Bad Hair Life screening. The venue we've been thinking about using is the Brava Theatre, a local women's theatre that is actually right across the street from my apartment. So today, I emailed them to inquire about availability in the first week of October and what their rates would be. In my email, I made sure to explain what the event was about and provide a link to the TLC website. It's a really beautiful space so I hope it works out!

Organized by the Trichotillamania Learning Center (TLC), All Join Hands is the first national trichotillamania awareness week and will be October 1-8 2006. In local communities around the nation, TLC members will be participating by hosting different events such as holding a screening of Bad Hair Life, the award-winning documentary on living with trich, giving a talk on trich at your local school, or many other possibilities. During this week, we hope to help raise awareness of trich and reduce the stigma and silence that surrounds it.

This blog is a space for organizers to share event ideas, information on event planning, and anything else you'd like to share about your event. If you'd like to blog about your event, Please Join the Blog.

Remember the three main messages that we want to convey are the following:

1. Trichotillomania is relatively common disorder affecting 2-4% of the population, including people from all backgrounds, which has both biological and behavioral aspects.
2. For many, the psychological impact of trich can be severe, including intense feelings of shame, isolation, and loss of control.
3. There is help available for sufferers and their families. Contact TLC at www.trich.org for Information, resources, and treatment referrals.