Advocate for Supportive Housing Programs

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Sample Letter or Email

Subject: Support for Expanding Housing Support for Adults with Serious Mental Illness (HSASMI)

Dear Senator/Representative [NAME],

My name is [NAME], and I am a constituent in your district. I am writing to ask for your support in improving our mental health and housing support systems. Because right now, our mental health system is facing significant challenges, and we need your help.

[Insert your story or a specific example of why this issue is so important to you. If you do not have a personal story you wish to share, you can include the following paragraph:]

Stable and supportive housing is fundamental for individuals living with serious mental illness. The current system faces significant gaps, leaving many vulnerable individuals without the necessary support to maintain housing stability and improve their overall well-being. Expanding access to supportive housing is crucial for fostering recovery and reducing homelessness within our communities.

Specifically, I urge you to support HF99 and SF1014, bills that propose to expand Housing Support for Adults with Serious Mental Illness (HSASMI). If passed, these bills would enhance supportive housing services, providing much-needed stability and opportunities for individuals struggling with mental illness.

I am proud to support organizations like Guild, which provides invaluable services to thousands of individuals in our community. I urge you to prioritize the protection and expansion of supportive housing programs to ensure that individuals with mental illness have the opportunity to thrive.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

[Your Name]

[Your Mailing Address]

Sample Phone Script

Hello Senator/Representative [NAME],

My name is [NAME], and I am a constituent in your district, residing at [MAILING ADDRESS].

I am calling to ask for your support in improving our mental health and housing support systems. Because right now, our mental health system faces significant challenges, and we need your help.

Specifically, I urge you to support HF99 and SF1014, bills that propose to expand Housing Support for Adults with Serious Mental Illness (HSASMI). If passed, these bills would enhance supportive housing services, providing much-needed stability and opportunities for individuals struggling with mental illness. These bills would make a significant difference in the lives of many.

Thank you for your time.