NAMI Maryland is a strong voice on mental illness and will work with Maryland legislators to ensure that our policy agenda, to improve mental health services throughout the state, is heard.Many legislators are simply uninformed about mental illness and its impact on their constituents. Even with the progress that has been made, there are still obstacles that prevent individuals and family members from getting the services they need.
Advocacy Day
Each year NAMI Maryland has an Advocacy Day during the legislative session. This is an opportunity to come to Annapolis and meet in person with your elected officials and their legislative staff. You will have an opportunity to share your story, as well as advocate for access to high-quality mental health services and adequate funding for the public mental health system.
This year we will meet on February 28. Registration and packet pick-up will begin at 7:30 am. At 8:00 am we will begin our legislative briefing which will include information about NAMI Maryland's 2017 priorities, an overview of the packets, and tips on how to advocate. Then it's off to your meetings between 8:30 am -12:00pm.
Location:
142 House Office Bldg., 6 Bladen Street, Annapolis, MD 21401
How you can help:
Register for Advocacy Day in Annapolis. RSVP here
Sign up for an Advocacy Training webinars.
Register for the 5:00pm webinar on Monday, February 20.
Register for the 12:00pm webinar on Monday, February 22.
For more information about Advocacy Day, please contact Jess Honke at advocacy@namimd.org (410) 884-8691.
