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Mental Health Association in NC, Inc.
ADVOCACY
The MHA/NC's commitment to advocacy is the cornerstone and foundation of our mission. We meet our mission of promoting mental health and giving hope by providing a voice for those who experience mental illness and their families. MHA/NC advocates for greater access to appropriate and affordable care, parity between mental illness and physical illness in health insurance coverage, increased funding for research and services, and the elimination of the stigma that creates discrimination against people with mental illness. MHA/NC furthers these advocacy priorities through participation in state level mental health coalitions, legislative and community advocacy, and by providing information on mental health policy issues to governmental officials, agencies, and the public.
Health Insurance Parity for Mental Illness and Addictive Disease Treatments
Letter from Sec. Cansler to NC General Assemby, Jan. 7, 2010
MHANC's Gaps Analysis Response, Dec. 2009
MHANC was requested by the Division of MHDDSA to provide feedback regarding the most pressing needs within the mental health system as part of a greater Gaps Analysis being done by the Division.
CPDMI Gaps Analysis, Dec. 2009
The Coalition for Persons Disabled by Mental Illness (CPDMI) was also asked to provide feedback regarding the most pressing needs within the mental health system. MHANC is a member of CPDMI and following is the coalition's introductory letter and statement to the division.
Gaps Anaylsis Letter
Gaps Analysis Statement
Public Policy Update, Dec. 14, 2009
Disability Rights NC- Press Release
RE: Seclusion and Restraint, Dec. 9, 2009
Budget and Legislative Wrap-up, Sept 22, 2009
Senate Bill 202, (Budget Bill) Text, August 3, 2009
Senate Bill 202, the Money Report, August 3, 2009
Articles/ Reports of Significance:
Multiple System Response and System of Care: Two Policy Reforms Designed to Improve the Child Welfare System
Mental Health Reform: Steps Toward Improvement
Seven Years of Reform Leave Plenty of Mental Health Problems
Current NC Mental Health Information
The Truth about Preferred Drug Lists for Mental Health Medications
Five Principles Crucial to Successful Patient State Psychiatric Hospitals
The Current State of MH/DD/SA Reform in North Carolina
Mental Health Parity- New Law Fact Sheet
Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, Substance Abuse by Numbers
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About MHA Public Policy
For More Information Contact:
Jennifer Mahan
Policy & Advocacy Initiatives Dir.
MHA in North Carolina, Inc.
Email:
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Phone: (919) 981-0740 ext. 270
Fax: (919) 754-7238
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Current Public Policy Updates:
Use the links listed below in order to view the most current/recent Public Policy Information. You will also find current alerts and Calls To Action. This information is updated as new information is released.
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2009 Public Policy Priorities
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2009 Public Policy Priorities, Resources
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February 19, 2009 Public Policy Update
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March 10, 2009 Public Policy Update
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March 25, 2009 Public Policy Update
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April 20, 2009 Public Policy Update
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May 29, 2009 Public Policy Update & Action Alert
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June 5, 2009 Public Policy Update
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June 11, 2009 Public Policy Update & Action Alert
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June 17, 2009 Public Policy Update & Action Alert
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June 23, 2009 Public Policy Update & Action Alert
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June 26, 2009 Public Policy Update & Action Alert
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July 7, 2009 Public Policy Update & Action Alert
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Sept. 22, 2009 Public Policy Update & Wrap-up
Public Policy Archives:
Use the Public Policy Archives in order to view Alerts, Call-to-Actions, and Updates from past years. Current issues will be listed above, but can also be found in the corresponding archive. Please select the year that you would like to view:
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John Tote, MHA Exec. Director
"Letters By John Tote"
John Tote
Executive Director
MHA in North Carolina, Inc
Phone: (919) 981-0740
Fax: (919) 754-7238
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Current Letters By John Tote:
Use the links below in order to view recent letters and statements made by John Tote, the Executive Director of the Mental Health Association in North Carolina. This information is updated as new letters and statements are released.
"Letters By John Tote" Archives:
Use the "Letters by John Tote" Archives in order to view letters and statements written by John Tote in previous years. Current issues will be listed above, but can also be found in the corresponding archive. Please select the year that you would like to view:
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