Invest in Vermont’s Community Based System of Care
- Donate to your local VCP Network agency
- Volunteer at your local VCP Network agency
- Serve on local and state advisory groups
- Support VCP’s Legislative Agenda – contact us to receive Legislative Updates to stay abreast of what’s happening
- Learn about the positions of candidates for public office and tell them your story – it’s as easy as picking up the phone or sending an email contact information is available at: https://www.sec.state.vt.us/elections/candidates/2018-candidate-info-webpage.aspx
- 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
Visit our Events Page to get involved.
