Speak Up

Every day all around us, people are living with mental illness. Either they carry a diagnosis that may forever alter their lives, or they are a family member or friend caring for their loved one. Our local, state, and national leaders need to hear from all of us, mental health consumers, friends, family members, and anyone else who values a mentally healthy community and a wants improved care for those living with mental illness. If more of us speak up, we can effect change.

Click on the links below to locate your representatives TODAY.

• County Commissioners
• North Carolina Legislators
• U.S. House of Representatives
• U.S. Senate

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You can also connect with these organizations.

The Coalition advocates for adequate funding for the mental health/developmental disability/substance abuse system.

The Covenant with North Carolina’s Children advances public policy that benefits children and families in North Carolina and to put children and youth first in our public and private lives.

To find out more about how to advocate for mentally healthy communities and what is going on at the national level, go to the Mental Health America website.