Many of you have asked how you can help with advocacy this year, below is an opportunity coming up next week. When it comes to discussions about pay, the legislators prefer to hear from people in services, family members or staff who are directly impacted. If you have any questions or would like to discuss this more, please be in touch.

Mental Health Advocacy Day – January 31, 2022 Join us for Mental Health Advocacy Day on January 31st from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. by Zoom. Vermonters including peers, staff, families and advocates will be advocating for an improved mental health and developmental disability services focusing on “Now is the Time for Hope & Recovery”. The agenda includes activities that will be of interest to all including a welcome address from state leaders a keynote presentation by Senate President Becca Balint, recognition of outstanding advocates, and community members sharing their mental health stories and experiences.

For more information: Email Laurie Emerson – lemerson@namivt.org or call 800-639-6480 x101 or Julie Tessler at julie@vermontcarepartners.org , or phone 802 279-0464

Registration to Share Your Story: https://zfrmz.com/O1HXF2d3NVHgkJu6o15z

Registration to Provide Testimony to Legislative Committees: https://zfrmz.com/RRhKjXOU4oU8k9L2EcjI