For Immediate Release From NAMI-Georgia!
WHAT: Join NAMI Georgia and the Georgia Mental Health Policy Partnership for
Mental Health Day at the Capitol!
WHEN: January 31, 2023
TIME: Breakfast begins at 8:00 a.m., EST
Meeting Legislatures begins at 11 A.M., EST on the South Steps
of Georgia State Capitol! Capitol Square, Southwest Atlanta, GA 30334
HOW: REGISTER HERE!:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mental-health... Register via the link above to join the Behavioral Health Services Coalition (BHSC) Program from 9-11am before heading over to the Capitol!
Breakfast will begin at 8am! You will hear from speakers across the state of Georgia to include the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) Commissioner, Kevin Tanner, as well as other invited guests!
Link : Tinyurl.com/MHD2023
Annually the Behavioral Health Services Coalition, a group of advocates supporting behavioral health in Georgia, comes together to organize the Mental Health Day at the Capitol.
Anyone whose life is impacted by mental health concerns is welcome including: people in recovery, families, political leaders, service providers, community support organizations, faith leaders, law enforcement, first responders, other advocates, and anyone else who wants to support behavioral health in their communities.
Breakfast at Georgia Freight Depot 65 Martin Luther King Jr Dr., Atlanta, GA 30312
Hear from the Mental Health Champions in the Georgia State Legislature. Tell Your Story to your elected officials and be a part of the DECADE FOR MENTAL HEALTH!
Now more than ever we have the support of law makers, and they want to MEET YOU! This event is open to the public, not just NAMI Members, so please invite all your friends and family!
We will have a group gathering at 11am, provide you with the Guide and Talking points to use in your meetings with your legislators, and then we will all go and TELL OUR STORY!
It is the most effective way to make a positive impact, come and meet your peers and friends at the capitol!
Have Questions? Email advocacy@namiga.org with questions.
Learn about NAMI-Georgia Training Classes and Programs at namiga.org
Posted By: agnes levine
Wednesday, January 25th 2023 at 1:07PM
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