Tag Archives: Advocacy

The suicide rate is at a 30-year high. You can help.

Posted on September 10, 2016 by NAMI CCNS

117 people die every single day by suicide in America. You can help stop this epidemic. Contact your Senators. Demand a vote on the Mental Health Reform Act (S. 2680). S. 2680 will: Invest in mental health services and supports … Continue reading →

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Advocacy Action – Tell Congress To Stop Playing Political Football With Mental Health!

Posted on January 22, 2016 by NAMI CCNS

While Congress lets mental health reform legislation languish on the sidelines, millions of Americans struggle daily to get the mental health care they need. Congress should play like America’s team and champion bipartisan mental health reform (HR 2646 and S … Continue reading →

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Take Action on Advocacy Issues

Posted on January 15, 2016 by NAMI CCNS

Check out NAMI national for even more Advocacy Issues Advocate on Current Legislation Become an advocate and help influence positive policy reform in your community and across the country. Take Action – See more at: http://www.nami.org/Get-Involved/Take-Action-on-Advocacy-Issues#sthash.oNySqgBc.dpuf   Learn about the Issues … Continue reading →

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Shameful Scapegoating of Mentally Ill – editorial by Cook County Sherriff Tom Dart

Posted on November 1, 2015 by NAMI CCNS

Click *here* to see the article “Shameful Scapegoating of Mentally Ill” Editorial by Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart Sunday, Nov 1, 2015, Chicago Tribune, p. 23

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