All panels for Advocacy Day will be streamed live on NAMI Mass Facebook. Facebook account & Registration not required. 11:00 am – 12:30 pm: Crisis Response in Massachusetts Panel Panelists: • Vesper Moore, Chief Operating Officer of the Kiva Centers Vesper Moore is a political activist, leader, organizer, public speaker, and educator in the psychiatric survivor and…
Why advocate? You are an expert. You know more about the challenges of navigating the mental health system than most legislators and probably most of your friends, family, and neighbors. Your story will help others understand the ways in which our systems fail to help those dealing with mental health conditions. NAMI Massachusetts relies on…
Self Advocacy Information and tools to help you self advocate. Thinking About Your DischargeQuestions to help you think about your discharge from the hospital. Thinking About Your Discharge handout (pdf – opens in a new tab) Wellness Recovery Action PlanWellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) is a wellness process that anyone can use. It helps you…
April 3rd – 5th, 2023 Thank you for helping us host another successful Advocacy Day! We are so happy to have successfully completed 2023 NAMI Mass Advocacy Day. Thank you for your time, effort, and advocacy. View Crisis Response in MA PanelView Promoting Mental Health Equity in MA Panel2023 Advocacy Day Schedule Day 1: Monday,…
Affiliate Advocacy Representatives NAMI Standards of Excellence for re-affiliation include a requirement that each affiliate nominate an Affiliate Advocacy Representative. NAMI Massachusetts has defined the role for volunteer Affiliate Advocacy Representatives in Massachusetts. Questions? email advocacy@namimass.org Affiliate Advocacy Representative Role DescriptionEffort: 1-2 hours per month on average This may vary – during the busy times of…