On February 6th, we’re joining NAMI Affiliates from all over Maryland to advocate for laws that support mental health. We need YOU with us. And if you’re willing, we need you to share your story so our representatives understand that real people are impacted by the mental health policies on the docket this legislative session.
Step One (REQUIRED): Register for NAMI Maryland’s Advocacy Day Orientation on Tuesday, February 4th, from 6:00pm - 7:00pm.
Can’t make it live? Register anyway to watch the recording!
In the Orientation, you will learn about the structure of our virtual Advocacy Day, our priority legislative bills and how you can be a successful advocate for issues that matter most to people impacted by mental illness.
Step Two (REQUIRED): Use the button to the right to register for NAMI Maryland’s virtual Advocacy Day taking place on Thursday, February 6th at 8:00am.
It is necessary for you to register so you can join the virtual rooms with your local representatives!
Step Three (ENCOURAGED): NAMI Metro and NAMI Howard County are partnering to bring you a NAMI Smarts for Advocacy training. NAMI Smarts for Advocacy helps people learn how to effectively share their personal experiences to advocate for change.
NAMI Smarts for Advocacy will be held on Saturday, February 1st from 9:30am - 12:30pm.
Advocacy
At NAMI Metropolitan Baltimore, we know that our grassroots advocacy leaders can improve the lives of those affected by behavioral health issues by educating legislators and influencing policy-making decisions.
We are proud to collaborate with the larger NAMI and NAMI Maryland organizations and affiliates 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. Click here to read the 2023 Public Policy Platform.
Take Action
There are many ways to get involved in NAMI Metropolitan Baltimore’s advocacy efforts:
- 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.