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Legislative Handbook: Becoming an Effective Advocate

The Coalition has created a Legislative Handbook to help the public realize their advocate potential.  Advocating for yourself or others with mental illness, a developmental disability or addictive disease can be quick, easy and extremely rewarding.  The Coalition’s Legislative Handbook teaches simple techniques for writing letters, speaking and meeting with legislators.  In addition the Handbook provides a brief overview of the current state of the MHDDSA system, gives a basic Civics 101 training, and supplies a list of terms which the public may not be accustomed. Start Advocating TODAY!

8 Comments » March 24, 2010

8 Responses to “Legislative Handbook: Becoming an Effective Advocate”

  1. Cindy Murphy Says:

    Hello,

    I would appreciate receiving a copy, electronic or otherwise, of the Legislative Handbook. The link is not working. How can I get one?

    Thank you,

    Cindy Murphy
    Anuvia Prevention and Recovery Center
    704.927.8817
    100 Billingsley Road
    Charlotte, NC 28211

  2. Tammie Martin Says:

    I would also like to receive a Handbook. My e-mail is ccctammie@yahoo.com. 1201 McGill Road Vass, NC 28394

  3. crystal overby Says:

    i would like to recieve this handbook on this issue it pertains to how this affects my care.

  4. Connie Sizemore Says:

    Please include me on the list to receive a Handbook as well. Email: cjsizemore@roadrunner.com 1038 John Hill Road Walnut Cove, NC 27052

  5. Ron Huber Says:

    Please provide me a copy of the handbook.

    Thanks,

    R. M. Huber
    308 Olde Towne Drive
    Sanford, NC 27330
    rmhuber@windstream.net

  6. Greta Byrd Says:

    I too would like a copy. The link is not working as of today 24 March, 2011.
    My email is gbyrd@sixth-avenue.org

    Thanks,
    Greta

  7. Jan Cordell Says:

    Please send us 2 copies of this handbook, we will need one for our Charlotte site and one for our Hendersonville site.

    Rainbow Tree, Inc.
    Jan Cordell
    332 Signal Hill Road
    Hendersonville, NC 28792

    Rainbow Tree, Inc.
    James Norman
    P O Box 336
    Charlotte, NC 28134

    Thank you!

  8. Elizabeth Cloud Says:

    The updated 2011 Coalition Legislative Handbook is posted on the website. Click on the last sentence reading “Start Advocating TODAY!” and a PDF file of the handbook will open in a new window.

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