NAMI Smarts for Advocacy

NAMI Smarts for Advocacy is a training program that empowers individuals to effectively influence mental health policies. It teaches skills like advocacy planning, communication strategies, and understanding policy processes. The goal is to enable participants—whether they have personal experience or support someone with mental health challenges—to advocate for better services, funding, and support systems. By fostering confident and informed advocates, the program aims to shape policies that improve mental health care and reduce stigma. It’s a practical, step-by-step approach to help people make a meaningful difference in mental health policy and awareness.