There is much work to be done:
- Deflating Stigma
- Letting your legislators know your opinions
- Participating in NAMI WALKS and other advocacy events
- Reading up on attitudes and agendas in popular media
- Writing letters to the editor on topics of special concern to you
- Building community that promotes tolerance and compassion
Be creative in the ways you advocate.
Write us – Let us know of ways in which you promote positive attitudes and a healthy community. We’d love to hear from you: admin@namiccns.org
Below are links which will help you to become educated and empowered. Try them out. Explore.
PROJECT VOTE SMART:
Every candidate and elected official from President to local government can be easily and instantly accessed through the:
• Vote Smart’s Website: www.vote-smart.org
or
• Voter’s Research Hotline: 1-888-VOTE-SMART (1-888-868-3762)
Officials voting records, contact information, etc. — From their previous professions, education, families, organizational membership to their latest e-mail address, they gather it all.
ILINOIS GENERAL ASSEMBLY
Look up bills in our State Legislature
| Legislation & Laws | |
| Bills & Resolutions | Illinois Compiled Statutes |
| Public Acts | Illinois Constitution |
| Senate | House |