Wednesday, January 29, 2025 – 8:00 am-4:00 pm
At the Statehouse and Vermont Supreme Courthouse Auditorium
“Hope Starts Here – Prioritize, Invest, and Connect for Mental Wellness
Join us for the 10th Annual Mental Health Advocacy Day on January 29th at the Vermont Supreme Courthouse Auditorium (9:00 am-12 pm – virtual or in-person) and the Statehouse (12 pm-4 pm – in-person). Hundreds of mental health advocates and over 50 co-sponsoring organizations and their network will be calling on Vermont leaders and legislators to support the mental health of Vermonters.
The morning agenda includes a welcome address from state leaders, a legislative panel discussion, advocacy awards, and advocates sharing their lived experience stories of recovery and hope. ASL Interpreters will be available.
In the afternoon, events will continue at the Statehouse, where attendees will meet with legislators, provide testimony to committees, and be recognized by the House of Representatives with a Resolution. Mental health advocates will be in the Card Room. Lunch is on your own in the Statehouse cafeteria.
Share Your Story
Attendees have the opportunity to share their lived experience story, a poem, or other insights at the event. Register online to participate. Each participant will have 2–3 minutes to speak at the morning session.
Vote for the Mental Health Advocacy Award Recipients
We invite you to select the award recipients for the 10th Mental Health Advocacy Day. Go to our website to vote by Jan. 21st.
Submit Your Artwork
A picture is worth 1000 words! Attendees have the opportunity to share their story through art. Send an electronic copy of your art with its title (if you have one) by Jan. 22 to: [email protected] as a JPG, PRN, or PDF file.
We are very excited to bring together advocates who want to make meaningful changes to the mental health system and hope to see many of our members there. To access registration links and learn more about the event, visit namivt.org/advocacy-day/.
