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Registering Now: NAMI Smarts for Advocacy Class

October 4, 2019 by Amina Maswadeh

Make a Difference. Advocate.
(from the Latin word, “vocare”—to call, voice or speak)

When: Tuesdays, 6:00pm – 7:30pm
November 12th – December 3rd

Where: NAMI Metro Baltimore Office (6600 York Rd, Suite 204, Baltimore, MD 21212)

NAMI Metropolitan Baltimore is pleased to announce its upcoming NAMI Smarts for Advocacy class series. Grassroots advocacy is about using your voice to influence policy makers and make a difference. Turn your passion and your lived experience into a positive voice for mental health with the NAMI Smarts for Advocacy training.

NAMI Smarts for Advocacy will enhance your advocacy skills and help you shape a powerful and personal story that will move policy makers. NAMI Smarts for Advocacy gives you step-by-step tools and the hands-on practice you need to feel clear, confident and ready to make a difference.

Join NAMI Metro Baltimore for any or all of the following class modules in the series:

Tuesday, November 12th– Module 1: Telling your Story
Tuesday, November 19th– Module 2: Contacting Your Policy Maker
Tuesday, November 26th– Module 3:  Meeting Your Policy Maker
Tuesday, December 3rd– Module 5: Parity- Fairness in Health Coverage

For more information or to register to attend this free training, call our HelpLine at 410-435-2600 or email info@namibaltimore.org.

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