Advocate
Advocacy is our North Star. The tool that will truly unlock our mission of helping clients lead stable, fulfilling lives in their chosen community. That’s because we believe that it is not enough to only support immediate mental health needs; we must champion an entire systems change. Advocating for policy changes and investments is the path toward more equitably – more successfully – supporting the clients and communities we serve.
And we have seen real and meaningful progress in developing relationships with elected representatives and agency staff, in working together to fix policy problems and fund urgently needed infrastructure. But complex systems, particularly mental health and housing systems, don’t change overnight. That’s why our legislative focus remains steadfast on transforming our mental health and housing support systems into a comprehensive spectrum of care. Here’s what we’re focused on this year:
Stay tuned for our 2025 legislative session priorities and the Mental Health Legislative Network (MHLN) 2025 Agenda.
Last updated December 18, 2024.
You Can Help
- Review our Advocacy 101 blog for specific ways to get started working with your legislators.
- Talk about mental health in your social circles, family, and colleagues in ways that reduce stigma.
- Follow us on social media and subscribe to our e-newsletter (at the bottom of this page!).
- Get involved in your local advisory councils.
- Reach out to your state and federal representatives to advocate for policy change.