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HEALING OUR COMMUNITIES THROUGH

Grassroots Advocacy

Policy change is an impactful way we can make a difference in the lives of Mainers living with mental health conditions and their families. NAMI Maine uses the power of lived experience to heal our communities together.

You Have The Power to change how decision-makers support people with mental health conditions. Find out how NAMI Maine is positively impacting our state…

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3 SIMPLE STEPS

Legislative Advocacy

Make a change in your local community by being an advocate for mental health awareness in Maine. Policy change is an impactful way we can make a difference in the lives of people diagnosed with mental health conditions and their families.

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LEARN

Check Out NAMI Maine’s Policy Platform
The 10 Informal Rules of Lobbying: Everything You Wanted To Know About Lobbying But Never Thought To Ask!
Know who your state legislators are and how to contact them
Understand Maine’s State Legislature and make your voice heard
Empower yourself with the navigation map to the Maine State Legislature
Get the Facts about mental health in Maine

TAKE ACTION

Check Out #Vote4MentalHealth
Testify: Our stories have the power to move hearts and minds to create policy changes that improve the lives of people affected by mental health conditions
Your Voice Matters: Connect with Your Representatives
Join: Strengthen our collective voice and policy efforts by becoming a NAMI Maine Member
Vote: Find your polling location information. It’s your right – exercise it!

STAY CONNECTED

Stay Connected with new legislators and proposed legislation.
See What Bills NAMI Maine has Submitted testimony for during the 131st Legislative Session
Attend Local Community Events, such as at your town hall, etc
Stay Up to Date on Maine policy & learn how you can advocate for change with NAMI Maine
Join the conversation and raise awareness on social media. Follow @NAMIMaine on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, & LinkedIn

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1 in 4 Mainers has Mental Illness - Advocate

Your Voice Matters!

Here is a basic template to customize to help you write advocacy letters to elected officials:

Dear (legislators title and name):

I am writing to express my strong (support or opposition) to (bill number and name).

I urge you to (support or oppose) this bill because (include your reasons and any life experience that influences your position).

Respectfully yours,

(Your name, city/town of residence)

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We're Here For You!

Here for Maine. Here for YOU! Through support, education, and advocacy NAMI Maine is dedicated to building better lives for the 1 in 4 Mainers who are affected by mental illness.