Did you know that 1 in 5 adults in Michigan experience mental illness each year? It’s time to take action and advocate for better mental health care access! Join fellow United Methodists in Michigan in making a difference for those in need. Let’s work together to improve access to care and support for all.The 2024 Advocacy Day at the Michigan State Capitol will be held on Wednesday, March 13. Last year, 350 United Methodists and friends from across Michigan spent the day advocating with their state legislators, and this year, we hope to grow that participation. Our focus in 2024 is to ensure that all persons have access to affordable mental health care and to reduce the stigma of mental health that impacts every family in Michigan.HOW YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE
- Register now and get all communications related to this event.
- Attend the Advocacy 101: Let’s Talk about Power webinar on January 25 at 7 PM EST/6 PM CST.
- Watch the February 15 Lunch and Learn on Mental Health Advocacy at 12:15 PM EST/11:15 PM CST.
- Attend the first online training on Tuesday, February 20 at 7:00 PM EST. ‘A Roadmap’ with Tori Booker, Advocacy and Outreach Manager for Immigration Law and Justice Michigan.
- Attend the second online training on Monday, February 26 at 7:00 PM EST. ‘Insights’ with State Representative Julie Rogers, Chair of House Health Policy Committee; and State Representative Felicia Brabec
- Attend Advocacy Day on March 13 at 9:00 AM EST in Lansing.
Attendees from Waterford Central UMC will meet that morning and carpool to Lansing where we will gather with other United Methodists to advocate for better mental health care for our brothers and sisters in Michigan. Improving access to treatment for mental health issues is a major part of addressing the current gun violence epidemic we are experiencing in this county. If you would like to join us, please email Robin Danek ([email protected]) and sign up for the event using this link.