Take Action - Public Policy Alerts
NAMI NH devotes a great deal of energy keeping you informed about pending legislation. Sign up for our email Public Policy Alerts and Updates by emailing your request to info@naminh.org.
Here are recent Public Policy Alerts:
Final Update On Parity
Demand Action on Insurance Parity: National Call-In Day Wednesday, September 9, 2008
Tell Congress: Pass Parity This Year
Mental Health and Addiction Parity Compromise
New Hampshire Advocates Made a Difference!
NAMI Policy Issues
As the new year begins, we at NAMI NH are grateful for all those whose generosity has made it possible for us to get through the previous year and enter 2008 with our programs and services here to continue to touch many NH lives. As we look ahead, there is still so much to be done and we can't do it without your support. Won't you please consider making a generous donation?
REASONS NAMI NH IS NEEDED NOW MORE THAN EVER
Treatment works and recovery is possible - and NAMI NH can herald that message as no other group can.
Knowledge is power and NAMI NH helps educate and train thousands of families, consumers, and community leaders each year.
Research has shown what NAMI NH has always known, support of families, by families experienced in dealing with mental illness is critical to the path of recovery for consumers.
State budge deficits can wipe away the community based mental health services that make a difference to persons with mental illness. NAMI NH advocates for a high quality health and mental health system for all NH citizens.
Too many people with mental illness are still forced to live on the streets, or in totally inadequate housing. NAMI NH fights for adequate housing.
People with mental illness are still treated like criminals, too often only finding their way into "the system" through jails and prisons. NAMI NH supports jail diversion programs and provides law enforcement education training.
People who live with mental illness are still excluded from meaningful employment, never given the opportunity to demonstrate the contribution they can make. NAMI NH supports evidence based practices like supported employment.
Stigma keeps thousands of people from seeking treatment, or even acknowledging their illness. NAMI NH fights stigma through it's education prgograms such as In Our Own Voice.
Early intervention and prevention services save lives, improve family life, and strengthen communities, NAMI NH advocates for these services.
If you agree that there is much more left to be done, then won't you please stand with us? We simply cannot to it without you!
