Announcement New Legislation and Advocacy Tools

The Federation is involved at the national level in monitoring legislation, funding and advocacy opportunities and resources that could aid your work as the voice for families.

New Legislative and Advocacy Section and Facebook Page

We've made changes to our website to help you find the resources you need to advocate. The new Legislation and Advocacy Section includes: Stay Up to Date Learn how to keep up with news and updates National Finding your legislator, state Medicaid Director and state Mental Health Commissioner Tips on committees Live streams of the House and Senate Information on highlighted National legislation From the States Information on highlighted legislation from the states State tabs where, for each state, you will find: The General Assembly page How to find your state legislator Link to state legislative advocacy organization Links to the live stream sessions from the state Advocacy Toolkit Tips on how to advocate

Join the Conversation! We've also started a Facebook Page just for Legislative and Advocacy News and resources. It is a great way to keep up with what is going on in all the states and to share what is happening in yours.

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Taking a Closer Look

The Stay Up to Date Page

Here you will find: The latest updated presentation aboout National Legislation The latest Legislative and Advocacy Newsletter Link to the Federation's previous presentations and newsletters Sign up to receive the Legislative and Advocay Newsletter and Alerts Visit Stay Up to Date

National Federation of Families Legislative and Advocacy Facebook Page Like and Follow Us to find the latest posts about specific legislation and advocacy both in individual states and Nationwide. It is a great way to not only keep on top of legislation in your state but to be able to learn what is happening in other states and how they are addressing the challenges.

The National Advocacy Page

Here you will find: Updates on National Legislation Links to live streaming of the House and the Senate Videos on select, important bills Tips on Navigating Committees How to find your Legislator Common legislative terms Visit National Advocacy

The From the States Page

Here you will find: Updates on Legislation and Advocacy in the States A link to find your state Medicaid Director A link to find your State Mental Health Commissioner State Specific Information We have collected state specific information, which is listed under your state flag. Where available, you will find: Links to Legislative/Advocacy Organizations Your General Assembly Home page How to find your State Legislators Direct Live stream to your State House and Senate

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The Advocacy Toolkit Page

Here you will find: The Basics Tips on Helping You Learn to Advocate Tips on Writing and Speaking Visit the Toolkit

Legislative and Advocacy Updates

Our Legislative and Advocacy Updates are emailed monthly to provide in depth updates on legislative activities that effect you and the families you serve.

There are four sections: Legislation The latest on National Legislation Updates on the advocacy efforts of the Federation as part of the Mental Health Liaison Group In the News Top Headlines involving Behavioral Health Legislation/Advocacy Calls for Recommendations Enhancing Your Advocacy Resources you can use as you advocate and work with stakeholders Upcoming Listening sessions or trainings around advocacy and legislation From the States Listing state specific hot topic legislation or advocacy issues

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Staying Connected

None of this works without you! We need your help staying up to date with what is happening in your state. When there are legislation and advocacy opportunities that are important in your state, please share them with us so they can be shared via Facebook, our State Legislative Slideshow or our monthly Legislative and Advocacy Newsletter. If you find or create resources that could be added to our advocacy toolkit to benefit others, please send them to us. As we enter some very busy legislative time, if there are ways the Federation could be helpful to you on a state level, we welcome the opportunity . The Federation's Legislative Liaison is Michelle Covington. She can be reached at mcovington@ffcmh.org.

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