Mental Health Advocacy 101: What Every Advocate Should Know

MSBHLN Presents: (VIRTUAL CLASS): Mental Health Advocacy 101: What Every Advocate Should Know
Angela Ladner, MA

Event Date/Time: August 28, 2024  |  12:00pm – 1:00pm (CST)

Event Address: Virtual/Via Zoom

Objectives:
By the end of this presentation, the participant will be able to:

1. Identify the goals and objectives of advocacy including the facilitation of change and aid in the development of new policy in order to tackle unmet or emerging needs.
2. Introduced to tools that will aid in the development of a plan for advocacy including understanding the issue, recognizing allies, identifying opponents and developing a viable plan for action.
3. Share ideas on how to work with an organization to improve policies for a profession and the people.  

1.0 CE’s for:
-CHES (Certified Health Education Specialist)
-DMH (PLACE)
-MAAP ( Mississippi Association of Addiction Professionals)
-SW (Social Work) general hours
-Attendance Certificate

Questions? Please Contact/Email: MSPHI 601-398-4406 |  workforcetraining@msphi.org