Advocacy Day is when hundreds of NAMI Mass supporters come together to raise our voices in support of mental health. This year, similar to 2022, we will host the event in several 90 – 120 min segments over 3 days. See below to register and view a full schedule.
Panels will be streamed live on NAMI Mass Facebook. Registration not required.
11:00 am – 12:30 pm: Crisis Response in Massachusetts Panel
Moderated by NAMI Mass Director of Policy, Advocacy, and Communications, Jacqueline Hubbard
Learn how to tell your story in 2 minutes and capture your legislator’s attention. Registration required.
10:00 am – 12:00 pm: NAMI Smarts for Advocacy Storytelling: Sharing Your Story Training
12:00 pm – 5:00 pm: Appointments with the Policy, Advocacy, and Communications (PAC) Department
Sign up for 15-minute meetings if you’d like to discuss your NAMI Smarts training, your story, any piece of legislation, or preparing for your legislator meetings.
Meet with your legislators to make an ‘ask.’ Registration required.
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm: Time frame for Appointments with Senators
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm: Time frame for Appointments with Representatives
Learn how to tell your story in 2 minutes and capture your legislator’s attention. The NAMI Smarts for Advocacy workshop guides participants through writing and delivering concise and compelling personal stories that have an “ask”.
Register for a pre-Advocacy Day session to gear up for the April 5th legislator meetings. You only need to attend one of these sessions. (There is also an April 4th NAMI Smarts for Advocacy training as part of Advocacy Day. Register for Advocacy Day above to attend the 4/4 session.)
