About the Advocacy Network

Mental Health America’s Advocacy Network is a powerful voice for change that is made up of thousands of individuals nationwide who take an active role in protecting America’s mental health through legislative advocacy. Because of the support individuals like you, we have won major victories such as the recently enacted Mental Health Parity Act. Together, we speak out and make our voice heard on equal access to care, federal funding, treatment and prevention. Join our movement by signing up today!

NEW: Information about Mental Health America's 2011 Capitol Hill Day is available here. 

For updates and progress, please view our legislative and policy resources, action alerts and Advocacy newsletters and issue updates.

Public Policy and Advocacy:

Our Public Policy and Advocacy work supports efforts and seeks actions at the congressional and state levels that promote mental health and ensure an integrated, comprehensive and accessible system of care for individuals with mental health or substance use conditions.

• Staff Contacts

• Regional Policy Council

Legislative and Policy Resources:

• Mental Health America Legislative and Advocacy Priorities: Read about the important issues we are working on.

• Health Care Reform

• Evidence-Based Health Care

• Policy Issues-A to Z: Go to our policy pages for additional resources, including fact sheets, press releases, model legislation, studies, toolkits, and testimony.

• Comments on Proposed Federal Rules

• Position Statements: What we believe.

Advocacy Alerts and Tools:

• Read our Action Alerts; sign up for updates and Take Action!

• Learn how to be an affective advocate! Read our advocacy guide (pdf) and resources on how best to communicate with your legislators.

• Questions to ask your Candidate to determine where they Stand on Mental Health

News for Advocates:

• Our Advocacy in Action E-Newsletter has the latest on actions being taken on Capitol Hill and around the country.

• Go to the Newsroom to read press releases and updates on key issues and events.

• Review highlights of mental health news coverage in the weekly Mental Health in the Headlines.

Support Our Work

Through our advocacy network—from Capitol Hill to state capitals—Mental Health America is winning recognition that mental health is the stepping to stone to healthy and productive lives, workplaces and communities. To achieve progress, it takes resources and people.

We have put mental health on the national agenda. Now, we want to make sure those whose lives are affected by the decisions made in Washington and around the country are represented. Your support makes the difference in winning the changes we need.

Please make a tax-deductible donation to Mental Health America and strengthen our voice.