April 1st - 3rd, 2025

We are so excited to be back for another virtual Advocacy Days! NAMI Mass Advocacy Day is when hundreds of supporters come together to raise their voices on behalf of mental health. This year’s event will be hosted over three days, from April 1st to April 3rd.

We’ll begin with information sessions on the future of NAMI Mass and on ways to stay engaged with your community, followed by NAMI Smarts for Advocacy training, where you’ll learn how to share your story to support important legislative asks. The event will conclude with meetings where you’ll have the opportunity to directly advocate to your legislators.

2025 Advocacy Day Schedule

Day 1: Tuesday April 1st: Speaker Programs

Speakers will be streamed live on NAMI Mass Facebook. Registration not required. Facebook account not required. We will be uploading the recordings onto our website at the conclusion of the event.

11:00 am – 12:00 pm: Speaker Series on the impact of NAMI Massachusetts in 2024 and our future. 

  • Dr. Ken Duckworth, M.D., Chief Medical Officer, NAMI
  • Dr. Christine Crawford, MD, MPH, Associate Medical Director, NAMI
  • Eliza T. Williamson, M.Ed., MFA, CPS, Executive Director, NAMI Massachusetts

2:00 – 3:00 pm: Hear from Massachusetts legislators on how to stay involved in mental health advocacy at the state level! 

  • Representative Marjorie Decker – House Chair, Joint Committee on Public Health
  • Representative Jack Lewis  – House Chair, Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Governmen

Day 2: Wednesday, April 2nd: NAMI Smarts for Advocacy training

Learn how to effectively share your story in just two minutes and capture your legislator’s attention. This training is ideal for first-time advocates or anyone looking for a refresher. While it’s not required to meet with your legislators, registration is required to attend.

  • 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

Day 3: Thursday, April 3rd: Legislator Meetings

Meet with your legislators to make an ‘ask.’ NAMI Mass’s legislative priorities will be made available soon. Registration closes on March 21st.

  • 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm: Time frame for Appointments with Senators
  • 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm: Time frame for Appointments with Representatives

Registration for legislator meetings and NAMI Smarts for Advocacy training is now closed. 

Contact us to learn more about Advocacy Day:

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