NAMI Smarts for Advocacy

NAMI Smarts for Advocacy is a hands-on advocacy training program that helps people living with mental illness, friends and family transform their passion and lived experience into skillful grassroots advocacy. Training develops the following skills:

• Telling a compelling story that is inspiring and makes an “ask” in 90 seconds

• Writing an effective email, making an elevator speech and making an impactful phone call

• Orchestrating a successful meeting with an elected official

The unique step-by-step, skill-building design of NAMI Smarts is effective with a wide range of participants, including those who are new to advocacy as well as individuals with years of experience.

Contact us if you are interested in this program.