HOW TO TAKE NAMI-MARYLAND'S ACTION ALERT TO PROTECT MENTAL HEALTH BUDGET FUNDING, NOTE-CARD WRITING...
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Posted By: agnes levine on March 09, 2026 For Immediate Release From NAMI-Maryland! Budget hearings are underway in Maryland, and key decisions are being made right now that will impact access to mental health care across our state. NAMI Maryland is urging lawmakers to protect and strengthen critical behavioral health investments that Maryland families depend on. Why your voice matters: These budget decisions will shape whether thousands of Marylanders—especially children, youth, and families—can access the mental health care they need. Without action now, critical programs and services could be weakened or lost. Take Action Today Contact your Senator or Delegate and urge them to: Restore full Consortium funding Protect and expand CCBHCs Support a 3% provider rate increase Together, we can ensure that every Marylander has access to the mental health care they deserve. Protect these vital services. Keep the Door Open: Protect Maryland Mental Health Funding: https://mstr.app/0fdcef19-a38b-485f-bd69-c... ******** You’re invited to take part in a meaningful and impactful opportunity to raise your voice for mental health across our state. WHAT: NAMI Maryland is hosting an Advocacy Notecard Writing Day WHEN: March 12th, 2026, TIME: 12 P.M., EST - 1:00 P.M., EST. REGISTRATION: https://events.zoom.us/ev/Ak8HKODWRAH1bOvf... and 6:00 P.M., EST -7:00 P.M., EST. REGISTRATION: https://events.zoom.us/ev/AjU2mCXtfuoE52yU... WHY: To try and meet everyone's schedules, bringing together advocates, community members, and stakeholders to connect directly with Maryland legislators. This event is a chance to both express gratitude and advance change. During this event, participants will: Thank legislators for their continued leadership and support of mental health initiatives in Maryland; Advocate for NAMI Maryland’s priority legislation, helping ensure individuals and families affected by mental health conditions receive the support and care they deserve; and Share personal stories and messages that highlight the real impact of policy decisions in our communities. No advocacy experience is necessary—just your voice and your passion. NAMI Maryland will provide talking points, materials, and guidance to help you craft meaningful messages. Whether you’re a longtime advocate or new to policy engagement, your participation makes a difference. Personal messages from constituents are one of the most powerful ways to influence decision-makers and shape a stronger mental health system in Maryland. Together, we can build a future where mental health is prioritized, respected, and accessible for all. ******** ANNUAL MEETING Join NAMI Maryland for our 2026 Annual Meeting an opportunity to connect in person, reflect on the impact we’ve made together, and help shape the future of mental health advocacy across Maryland. Register today and join fellow advocates, supporters, and community members for this important gathering. WHEN: Saturday, March 21, 2026 TIME: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM WHERE: Wilde Lake Center 10431 Twin Rivers Rd, Columbia, MD 21044 HOW: REGISTRATION: https://events.zoom.us/ev/ArzsWEJSq3YgseBp... ******** NAMIWALKS Join us at NAMIWalks Maryland and turn your passion for mental health into action. Starting a team is one of the most powerful ways to raise awareness, support NAMI programs, and show your community that mental health matters. Tag your future teammates below and start building your team today! VISIT: https://www.facebook.com/namimaryland **** Be sure to check out K-LOP's Pinterest Boards: K-LOP #28 COMMUNITY BOARD: https://tinyurl.com/ywstd7wn. Our Flickr photos will keep you coming back: https://www.flickr.com/photos/194907816@N0... and join the mental illness recovery success journey stamping out stigma at: Instagram/ApostleAgnes.Levine. YOU ARE NEBBUH 'LONE. Build your knowledge and skills by attending and participating in NAMI.ORG Virtual Education Sessions near you.: Peer-To-Peer, Family-To-Family, Youth Support, and More! Be Kind to Yourself and others. BLACK IN AMERICA HASHTAGS: #AgnesLevine, #LevineOliverPublisherInc, #(K-LOP), #mentalillnessrecoverysuccess, #BipolarDisorder, #MajorDepression, #Schizophrenia, #GunViolenceFree, #AnxietyDisorder, #Sobriety #BlackCatholics, #Section504, #Section503, #IEP, #Lupus, #JuvenileDiabetes, ##IDEA, #SuicidePrevention, #988, #ISawYouInHisEyes If you enjoyed this article, Join BlackInAmerica.com today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
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