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While the Mental Health Association of Central Carolinas (MHA) is affiliated at the national level (Mental Health America) and is a member of the North Carolina Mental Health Association Collaborative to address statewide issues, we strive to influence public policy based on local community issues. Through nearly 80 years of working in Charlotte and its greater region, we have learned that to make a significant impact, we must form partnerships and coalitions within communities. Therefore, our public policy approach is a grassroots effort.

The MHA works collaboratively with the healthcare sector, health and human service agencies, community residents, local businesses and nonprofit organizations, including other advocacy organizations, to identify, research and develop a proactive position on issues specific to Mecklenburg and Cabarrus counties.

A facet of our Legislative Education Network includes distributing 1,000s of Legislative eUpdates from the MHA each year: If you would like to receive free copies of these distributions sign up today!


bullet Action Alert--Call Rep. Dollar Today!
12/06/11
bullet This Winter Don't Hibernate - ADVOCATE!
11/30/11
bullet Falling Back in Time
11/10/11
bullet Walk, Read or Golf - Spreading Hope & Awareness
10/10/11
bullet Respond Now-NC Depends on Your Voice
08/04/11
bullet Act Today to Protect Medicaid!
06/29/11
bullet On the Hill and at the Finish
06/21/11
bullet As Deadline Looms, Debates Continue
06/07/11
bullet What does the budget compromise mean for mental health?
06/01/11
bullet Slimming Down is Not ALWAYS Good
05/26/11
bullet Live Well, Advocate & Reduce Stigma in NC
05/03/11
bullet Latest News on Budget/Legislation, Advocacy Efforts & Education
04/13/11
bullet Bill Tracking, Lobby Days & Community Education
03/29/11
bullet "Affordable Care Act" Turns One
03/14/11
bullet In Like a Lion, Out Like a Lamb - are we just talking weather?
03/08/11
bullet Spring is a Time of Hope & Renewal
02/24/11
bullet Advocates Breathe a Sigh of Relief...For Now
02/18/11
bullet Town Hall Meetings Spur Action Across the State
02/10/11
bullet State Ruling: Is it a knee jerk reaction?
02/04/11
bullet Advocates Brace for a Stormy Session
01/28/11

2011 Legislative Session Review
2011 Legislative Session Review.pdf
Mental Health America
http://www.nmha.org/
To BE an ADVOCATE Handbook
http://www.thecoalitionnc.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/Legislative-Handbook-2011-FINAL.pdf