Legislative Meet & Greet
January 13, 20098:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M.
Since 2003, members and friends of NAMI Indiana have come
together at the Rotunda of the Indiana State Capital to share insights
and perspectives on mental illness with legislators. Our elected
officials are frequently asked to consider issues that involve mental
illness, so having the personal perspective of persons with mental
illness, family members or professionals helps them to better act in
our interest.
Participating in the Legislative Meet & Greet is easy. Here's how you can take part: - Gather your thoughts. What topics related to mental
illness are important to you? Jot some notes about the key points you
hope to share. Legislators want to hear from their constituents, but
they're also busy, so it helps to be prepared.
- If you would like additional help or guidance, call the NAMI Indiana office at 800-677-6442.
- Make an appointment with your legislator to meet at
the NAMI area in the Rotunda at a specific time. You can find contact
information for your legislators by CLICKING HERE.
- Review the 2009 NAMI Indiana Legislative Talking Points by CLICKING HERE.
By participating in the NAMI Indiana Legislative Meet
& Greet, you are helping improve lives of Hoosiers affected by
mental illness. Thank you! |
namiindiana.org
NAMI Indiana's official web site is an excellent source of information about topics concerning Hoosiers affected by mental illness, NAMI programs, and other valuable resources.
Right now, you'll find an online version of NAMI Indiana's public awareness video.
CLICK HERE to visit the NAMI Indiana web site now.
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Greetings!
Happy New Year! 2009 promises to be a positive year for persons affected by mental illness. With the recent passage of the mental health parity legislation and increased discussion of universal health coverage, there is hope. However, at every step of the way toward improving the lives of persons with mental illness, it is critical that we all continue to support NAMI's important education, advocacy and support programs. Stay tuned for your bi-weekly edition of STATE Essentials for information on how you can participate. Remember, you can always reach the NAMI Indiana team by phone at (317) 925-9399 or (800) 677-6442 during business hours. Our website, www.namiindiana.org is always available. We look forward to hearing from you! |
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Every Month for January Legislative Meet & Greet
Have you heard about NAMI Indiana's initiative asking members and
friends to fulfill the promise: "Every Month I Improve Lives of
Hoosiers Affected by Mental Illness"? NAMI Indiana's
Legislative Meet & Greet event presents an excellent opportunity to
make a difference in January.
Over
time, many NAMI Indiana members and
friends have experienced difficulty in obtaining timely
mental health services from qualified providers for themselves or loved
ones. Now, there is a venue where interested parties can have an
impact of the availability of mental health treatment service in
Indiana: The NAMI Indiana Legislative Meet & Greet event on January
13, 2009 from 8:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M.
As described in the left
column, the Meet & Greet event brings individuals affected by
mental illness into direct personal contact with legislators who
directly influence state policies regarding services for Hoosiers
affected by mental illness.
Sometimes, such a meeting can seem
intimidating. However, NAMI Indiana has assembled resources to make
meeting with representatives easy and stress-free. If you want to
improve the lives of Hoosiers affected by mental illness but you've
never participated in the NAMI Indiana Meet & Greet event and want
to learn more, you can call the NAMI Indiana office at 800-677-6442 for
support.
NAMI Indiana can provide "partner assistance" for
individuals who may feel uncomfortable speaking individually with a
legislator. Your "partner" will help facilitate the conversation with
the legislator to ensure that your viewpoints are understood.
When you decide to participate, schedule an appointment with your
legislators for January 13 in advance. If you would
like assistance in identifying your legislator or scheduling an
appointment, please feel free to call the NAMI Indiana office at
800-677-6442.
Lives of Hoosiers will be positively impacted by
your participation in this event. Even if you've never participated in
the political process before, NOW is the time and THIS is the place to
make a difference in the month of January.
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Another Way to Make a Difference
Every MonthAnother popular way to insure the you're making a difference in the lives of persons affected by mental Illness EVERY MONTH is to register for NAMI Indiana's recurring monthly donation program.
Since we introduced this opion in late 2008, may members and friends have stepped forward to participate in the program. The dollar amounts range from $3.00 per month to over $10 a month.
All dollars go directly to the steadily increasing demand for NAMI Indiana's services and programs, such Legislative Meet & Greet, State Conference and many others.
By CLICKING HERE, you can participate immediately in this important program. You'll be glad you did!
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