Tuesday, September 30, 2014

Time to Take Action!


TIME IS SHORT. ACT NOW - BY FRIDAY, OCT. 3 - FOR HR 1018

House Resolution (HR) 1018 is a PA House of Representatives resolution that needs republican co-sponsors and votes.

HR 1018 would charge the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee with studying and documenting the impact of the 10% cut in mental health funding two years ago (FY 2012-13).

PLEASE TAKE ACTION TODAY!
Ask your Representative (especially Republican) to support Rep. Murt's HR 1018 by calling his office and co-sponsoring HR 1018 to bring it up for a vote during the last days of this legislative session.

WHAT TO DO
1) Find your State Representative (Elected Official) by clicking here.

2) Email or phone your State Representative, using the wording in the template below. Make sure to personalize it especially the wording in brackets.

Dear Rep. ___________________,

I am a {mental health professional, family member of a loved one with mental illness, individual with mental illness}. The 10% cut in mental health funding had a very negative impact. {Give examples, if possible.}

Please support HR 1018, call Rep. Murt's office and sign on as a co-sponsor. Vote for HR 1018 during these final voting days.

I live in your district and I vote.

Sincerely,

Your Name

Friday, September 26, 2014

Message from Michelle Wright, WTAE-TV

Here is a special message from our NAMI Walk Honorary Chair Michelle Wright, News Anchor of WTAE-TV. Join us at the NAMI Walk on Sunday, Oct. 5!