Legislative Advocacy

How to Get Involved in Legislative Advocacy:

There are several Opportunities for Families to get Involved in Legislative Advocacy, Including:

• Testifying at Legislative Hearings
• Responding to Calls for Action from ACMH or other community organizations
• Communicating with legislators and policy-makers about current issues and how they affect your family and others
• Children’s Mental Health Awareness Month Activities
• Local Legislative Activities
• Visiting your State Representatives and Senators in Lansing

Why Should I Get Involved with Legislative Advocacy?

• Your voice can make a difference and perhaps even change policy!
• Legislator’s want to hear about the issues that affect their constituents.
• They need our knowledge and are not experts on every subject.
• To build a relationship so you can go to them when you need their help.

 Ways you Can Communicate with Your Legislators:

• Writing Letters
• E-mailing
• Making Phone Calls
• Personal Visit in Lansing or to their local office
• Testifying before a committee
• Attending a legislator’s coffee hour
• Inviting policy-makers to an event that you host

For Additional Information on how to effectively communicate with your Legislators click here. Link to Legislative Advocacy Communication Tip Sheet.