Election 2008 Update: Campaign News
Campaign '08: Including Behavioral Health in the Healthcare Debate
The National Council wants members to be part of the national debate on healthcare. The 2008 presidential election is the perfect opportunity to get involved on the national, state and local levels, to send a message that recovery from mental health and addiction is integral to the health of all Americans. Our campaign updates bring you the latest on what the National Council and our members are doing to influence the candidates’ messages and what you can do to have a say. Tammy Seltzer
Director of State Policy
Director of State Policy
February 5, 2008
Susan G. Komen for the Cure Advocacy Alliance Voter Education Survey, conducted December 18-31, 2007
January 3, 2008
Governor Bill Richardson (D-NM) is the first presidential candidate to release a specific plan for mental health and addictions treatment.
November 29, 2008
New Hampshire Town Hall Meeting on addiction and recovery, and more
November 19, 2007
Gov. Richardson healthcare forum, Senator Obama discusses veterans mental health, and more
October 26, 2007
National candidate forums, survey finds that Americans favor Democratic helathcare proosals, and more
October 2, 2007
Partnership to Fight Chronic Disease, Whole Health Campaign, and more
