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Advocacy Alert #7: Lee’s State of the State Address, HB 1455, CIT, Federal Parity Win
Advocacy Alert #6: Opposing TennCare Work Reporting Requirements
Advocacy Alert #5: Work Reporting Requirements, Government shutdown, CIT, and much more
Advocacy Alert #4: Tell Incoming Lawmakers Mental Health Matters
Advocacy Alert #3: New Governor, lawmakers
Advocacy Alert #2:#Vote4MentalHealth
Advocacy Alert #1: TennCare work requirements up for public comment
Advocacy Resources
2019 List of Incoming Legislators: Contact details of newly elected state legislators
TDMHSAS Fast Facts Data Portal: Provides a quick overview of customizable statistics about TN Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services funded programs and services.
Mental Health by the Numbers: Infographics of prevalence of mental illness, social stats, and consequences of lack of treatment
Checklist and Tips for Meeting with Elected Officials:
Key Mental Health Messages and Talking Points:
Issue-Based Resources
State Options to Prevent the Harmful Impact of Short-Term Health Plans
NAMI TN Comments on Tennessee’s 1115 Work Requirements Waiver Amendment
Mental Health Parity Toolkit