Advocacy at NAMI

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From the U.S. Capitol to state legislatures to local city councils, the NAMI Alliance uses the power of lived experience to shape how our country helps people with mental illness.

Leading Policy in Mental Health

NAMI advocates to improve the lives of people affected by mental health conditions. By leveraging the power of lived experience, the NAMI Alliance shapes policy at local, state, and federal levels.

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Policy Positions

Public policy impacts people with mental illness in many ways — from health care to housing to criminalization. Discover NAMI’s positions on critical issues and what we’re doing to improve lives.

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Advocate for Change

You have the power to change how decision makers support people with mental health conditions. Find out what NAMI is doing on Capitol Hill and how you can become a mental health advocate

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