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NAMI Metropolitan Baltimore’s grassroots advocacy leaders educate legislators and influence policy-making decisions that better the lives of those affected by behavioral health issues. NAMI Metropolitan Baltimore works collaboratively with NAMI and NAMI Maryland.

Legislative Priorities

NAMI Metropolitan Baltimore works with NAMI Maryland and NAMI affiliates throughout the state to advance our legislative priorities. We are committed to ensuring access to comprehensive, quality mental health care, recognizing these services improve the lives of the more than one million Marylanders affected by mental illness.

Take Action

There are many ways to get involved in NAMI Metropolitan Baltimore’s advocacy efforts:

  • Attend Advocacy Day: Each year, advocates participate in NAMI Maryland Advocacy Day, held annually in February. Advocates have the opportunity to meet with legislators, share personal stories, and discuss key mental health priorities.
  • Participate in NAMI Smarts for Advocacy: NAMI Smarts for Advocacy is a hands-on training that will help you transform lived experience into skillful grassroots advocacy. The training includes a series of 90-minute modules to develop a wide range of advocacy skills. This NAMI Signature training program is offered in the fall and winter to prepare advocates to participate in NAMI Maryland Advocacy Day.
  • Contact Your Legislator: Find your state and national legislative representatives.

SMARTS for Advocacy is now enrolling!

Interested in learning how you can be part of the movement to create policies that help people impacted by mental illness? Join our upcoming virtual SMARTS for Advocacy Classes leading up to a virtual Advocacy Day on February 18th!

Dates and Modules:
Tuesday, February 2nd – Telling Your Story
Tuesday, February 9th – Contacting Your Policy Maker
Tuesday, February 16th – Meeting Your Policy Maker

Click Here to RSVP

*Space is limited. Please reserve your spot in advance.

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Van Dyke Family Foundation is Matching Donations up to $10K!

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Events

SMARTS for Advocacy is Now Enrolling!

Interested in learning how you can shape policies that support people impacted by mental illness? Join SMARTS!

February Mental Health Forum on Healthy Aging and Memory Loss, February 3rd

Learn about risk factors and preventative steps you can take in this informative Mental Health Forum!

Join Our Virtual Mental Health Forum on November 17th – Ask the Doctor

Ask psychiatrist Dr. Komrad questions you have about mental health in this open-mic style forum!

Save The Date: #IWillListen kicks off October 4th

Join us this Mental Health Awareness Week (Oct. 4th-10th) through our I Will Listen events! Click to learn more.

Annual Meeting and Awards Ceremony 2020

Missed the Annual Meeting and Awards Ceremony? Catch the full recording here!

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