Become an Advocate

Current advocacy issues

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.

Project Vote Smart
Every candidate and elected official from President to local government can be easily and instantly accessed

• Vote Smart’s Website: www.vote-smart.org
• 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 Genearal Asembly
Look up bills in our State Legislature