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Speak Out! - A Guide to Advocacy Regarding Mental Health Policy

Speak Out! is a handbook about advocacy for changes in the mental health system. It was developed by Michael B. Friedman, LMSW, during his tenure as a public policy consultant to MHA. He continues to provide periodic updates. Reproduction of this manual, in whole or in part, requires the permission of Mr. Friedman, who can be reached at mbfriedman@aol.com.

Speak Out! consists of six chapters and additional resources which you may access from the listing below. To assist you in your advocacy work, we also encourage you to:

Speak Out! Chapters

Chapter 1 What is Mental Health Advocacy?
Chapter 2 Advocacy Groups
Chapter 3 Creating An Agenda: Setting Goals
Chapter 4 Strategy: Which Powers-That-Be To Influence and How
Chapter 5 Tactics: Methods to Bring About Change
Chapter 6 Persistence: The Key to Effective Advocacy

Speak Out! Resources

Selected State and Local Advocacy Groups
Federal Mental Health Advocacy Groups
Advocacy & Advisory Groups You Can Join or Seek Appointment To
The Structure and Functions of Government in the USA
Mental Health Policy Making in the United States
Key Federal Elected Officials
Key Elected Officials in New York State
Key Elected Officials in New York City
Key Elected Officials in Westchester
Key Federal Administrative Officials
Key Mental Health Officials

Copyright © Michael B. Friedman. All Rights Reserved. Use of this manual in whole or in part for other than personal purposes requires permission of the author who can be reached at mbfriedman@aol.com.

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