Advocacy
You have a voice that deserves to be heard. NAMI Keystone Pennsylvania gives individuals and families the facts, support, and tools necessary to make educated decisions about mental health treatment and services. We also provide up-to-date information on state and federal legislation that impacts mental health.
Adult Advocacy Program
NAMI Keystone Pennsylvania's Adult Mental Health Advocacy Program can help you navigate the mental health system and better understand supports and services available in Allegheny County. Our Adult Mental Health Advocate can also assist with the following services:
- Mental Health Advance Directives
- Acute Community Support Plan
Legislative Advocacy
As a leader in legislative advocacy, we mobilize supporters to move the mental health agenda forward. In partnership with NAMI National, we follow state and federal legislation related to mental health and we send Action Alerts to keep supporters informed. We also keep you in the know with key election date reminders, voter registration deadlines, and steps you can take to #Vote4MentalHealth.
Advocacy Initiatives
Mental health advocates mobilize to highlight issues that deserve more attention, address shortcomings in the system, and spread the word about important projects that improve lives. We work with fellow advocates every day in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, and nationwide to bring awareness to meaningful initiatives for adults and youth that are making noticeable changes in mental health.
Become a NAMI Program Leader
Are you interested in leading a NAMI education program or support group? Learn more about the trainings we offer.