Mental Health Advocacy Day, Monday, January 31 (virtual, registration required)

Every year, advocates join together to raise their voice in support of Mental Health Advocacy Day at the Statehouse. This year is no exception — "Now is the Time for Hope & Recovery".

Join the Counseling Service of Addison County (CSAC) on Monday, January 31st from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm to call on Vermont leaders and legislators to support mental health.

The day will include an address from Governor Phil Scott and other state leaders, as well as a keynote presentation from Senate President Pro Tem Becca Balint. CSAC's former executive director and current chair of the House Health Care committee, Representative Bill Lippert, is also slated to speak. The afternoon will be an opportunity for the community to share their mental health experiences and stories to influence legislators about the importance of mental health care.

This virtual event is coordinated by NAMI Vermont, Vermont Care Partners, and Vermont Association of Mental Health and Addiction Recovery. CSAC is one of many co-sponsors. For more detailed information and to register, go to: https://namivt.org/advocacy/advocacy-day/.