Contact your representatives during the Legislative session. Look up contact information on the Legislative website: www.leg.state.vt.us
Support candidates who support developmental, mental health and substance use disorder services
Attend Mental Health Advocacy Day on January 30, 2019
VOTE and participate in political events
Thank and support legislators and state leaders who prioritize community based services
Join and participate in statewide advocacy organizations such as: NAMI-VT, VAMHAR, Green Mountain Self-Advocates, Vermont Psychiatric Survivors, Vermont Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health, Disabilities Rights Vermont Coalition for Disability Rights
Fight Against Stigma
Talk openly about mental health, intellectual and developmental disabilities and substance use disorders
Educate yourself and others – Take a mental health first aid course.
Be conscious of language – use person-first language
Fight for parity
Show compassion and empathy
Reach out and support your neighbors – include them in community activities