We are inviting state legislators and state legislative candidates in each county to hear from advocates, community mental health leaders and concerned citizens regarding their concerns about mental health reform.

• To express to policy makers your personal concerns that we properly fund more and better mental health services, and
• To oppose Lansing efforts to shift Medicaid funding for mental health services to private HMOs (privatization)

Persons wishing to share their stories are encouraged to bring written statements which will be collected and shared with other policy makers following the event. Public comments will be limited to 5 minutes each to enable many people to express their concerns. If you choose not to speak or you can’t attend, you may e-mail your comments to fred.a.cummins@gmail.com.

• Alliance for the Mentally Ill of Oakland County
• Mental Health Association in Michigan
• Michigan Protection and Advocacy Service
• Michigan Disability Rights Coalition
• Michigan Alliance to Strengthen Social Security and Medicare
• Michigan State AFL-CIO
• UAW Region 1
• UAW Region 1A
• UAW Region 1A, Retiree chapter
• UAW Local 412
• Mich. AFSCME Council 25
• MICHUHCAN
• Parents Alliance of Metro Detroit
• ARC of Michigan
• Alliance for Retired Americans
• Detroit-Wayne Mental Health Authority
• Oakland County Community Mental Health Authority
• Macomb County Community Mental Health