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Achieving legislative and policy success starts from the ground up. We can only succeed in expanding access to mental health and substance use care with your help. When you speak, your policymaker listens. You can join thousands of your peers across the country staying informed on key issues and taking action to support mental wellbeing.
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Write directly to your legislator in support of substance use and mental health programs and organizations. Need assistance with what to say? We have you covered. Review and download our Advocacy Handbook for trips and tricks for meeting with your legislators. Don’t forget to register for Hill Day at Home 2022, the largest virtual mental health and substance use advocacy event of the year!
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You can make a big difference in just 5 minutes. Call or email your elected officials and share your opinions about the major policy issues affecting you and your community.
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Advocacy Handbook
Tips, tricks, and downloadable templates for becoming a mental health and substance use treatment advocate in your community.
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Hill Day at Home is your opportunity to urge lawmakers to support mental health and substance use treatment initiatives!…
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Ambassador Network
The Ambassador Network is designed for individuals who have existing and close relationships with members of congress and are willing to utilize them to achieve mental health and substance use policy wins in Washington, D.C.
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