To preserve services for people with serious mental illness,
we need a
groundswell of ongoing support; constituents telling
their legislators the facts
about mental illness and mental health services.
If you'd like to join the group from Vail Place, you can meet us at there
or, if you need transportation, contact:
Hopkins Clubhouse: Elizabeth Van Stee, 952.954.4223; evanstee@vailplace.org
Minneapolis Clubhouse: Shige Miura, 952.945.4264
WEAR YOUR BLUE VAIL PLACE T-SHIRTS!
Schedule for the day:10 am: Briefing at Christ Lutheran Church (105 W. University Ave - Across the street from the State Capitol)
12 Noon: Rally in the State Capitol Rotunda
1-3 pm: Visit with your legislators
Download flyer Community mental health service funding supports programs like Vail Place; programs that save taxpayers money by reducing costly psychiatric hospitalizations and keeping people in the community.
Vail Place provides these essential mental health services to 1,800 people a year, helping them find homes, jobs, and friends for just $5.60 a day. Check out the cost benefits:
Mental Health Day on the Hill is sponsored by the Mental Health Legislative Network, a coalition of 20 organizations, including Vail Place, supporting mental health.
For a clear and comprehensive review of the current adult mental health system, read the
Adult Mental Health System Overview prepared by the Mental Health Legislative Network.
