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April 7th - 9th, 2026

We are so excited to announce the dates for our 2026 NAMI Massachusetts Advocacy Days from April 7–9! This annual event brings together hundreds of our supporters from across the Commonwealth to raise their voices for mental health and advocate for stronger mental health policies.

We will be sharing additional details soon. Please register below.

2026 Advocacy Day Schedule

Day 1: Tuesday April 7th: Informational Speakers Program

Final details are being confirmed, and we look forward to sharing more soon. 

Day 2: Wednesday, April 8th: Meetings with State Representatives

Meet directly with your State Representative to share your story and advocate for key mental health priorities. These legislator meetings are the heart of our advocacy efforts, and we will provide you with more information about our policy asks soon. Registration is required.

Day 3: Thursday, April 9th: Meeting with State Senators

Meet directly with your State Senator to share your story and advocate for key mental health priorities. These legislator meetings are the heart of our advocacy efforts, and we will provide you with more information about our policy asks soon. Registration is required.

NAMI Smarts for Advocacy Training

Additionally, we will be holding two NAMI Smarts for Advocacy trainings on Wednesday, April 1st. Please note that you should attend only ONE session. These trainings will help you effectively share your story in just two minutes and capture your legislator’s attention. While it’s not required to meet with your legislators, this training is ideal for first-time advocates or anyone looking for a refresher.  Registration is required to attend. Our trainings will be at:

 

  • 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM 
  • 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Contact us to learn more about Advocacy Day:

Jacqueline Hubbard, Esq. 
Deputy Director of Policy, Advocacy, & Communications
617-286-7623 
jhubbard@namimass.org