Mental Health Advocacy Day at the Capitol
Thursday, March 12, 2015

Sponsored by the
KANSAS MENTAL HEALTH COALITION --
Speaking with one voice to meet the critical needs of people with mental illness
We hope you can join us, but if this is not possible, please contact your legislators to weigh in on mental health issues. 
Preliminary
Schedule of Activities  

Morning

  
Ramada Inn Ballroom 
420 SE 6th Avenue
Topeka, KS  66607

9 a.m. - Registration
9:45 a.m. - Policy Briefing
11:30 am - Break for lunch and shuttle to the Capitol

Afternoon

Appointments at the Capitol




Links for Additional Information
 

 

Join fellow consumers, family members, providers and advocates to learn about current mental health policy and budget issues and to educate our Kansas Legislators!

   

Please make appointments now with your Representative and Senator to meet with them when you come to Topeka.   

 

They need to hear your perspective and concerns about mental health program budgets and policy issues. 

REGISTRATION
INFORMATION
  • There is no registration fee. 
  • Click here  to register and to ensure that you receive the latest updates.    
  • A lunch voucher will be provided for all who participate and travel stipends will be available. 
  • Click here  for more information and for assistance in making appointments with legislators - or call 1-800-539-2660.  
  • You will receive additional information via e-mail once your registration information has been submitted. 

2015 Issue Papers

Issue papers are being prepared on a variety of topics and will be available for distribution after February 1st.  


Call for Legislative District Advocates

The next training for the Grassroots Advocacy Network will take place in Topeka on Wednesday, March 11, 2015.  Funding is available for overnight lodging for those who will be staying over for Mental Health Advocacy Day.  See links to the left for information about the Network and to download an application to be a part of this project.