Join NCMMH in D.C to Advocate for moms.
May 17-18, 2017
REGISTRATION Has CLOSED. But please, consider reaching out to your representatives by sending this ready made letter. It takes just 2 minutes.
Join advocates and survivors from across the country this May in Washington D.C to let congress know that mothers matter and need support.
- Meet your local representatives and share your story to give a face to maternal mental health complications and ask congress to ensure maternal mental health initiatives receive the funding they desperately need.
- Advocacy Days 2017 will include a Networking Luncheon, Congressional Briefing, and Reception on May 17th and congressional meetings on May 18th.
Registration Charges
We encourage all advocates not to miss the Networking Luncheon on May 17 but we recognize some will be traveling so we are offering two advocacy days registration packages, one that doesn't include the luncheon on Wednesday May 17.
- $75 Full Two Days
- $60 Two Days without the Networking Luncheon
Last year we visited 47 offices (both House and Senate) and got 8 co-sponsors for the "Bringing PPD Out of the Shadows Act of 2015" which was signed into law by President Obama in the 21st Century Cures Act in December 2016. This year's congressional ask will be relating to funding postpartum programs.
Advocacy Days Agenda
Tuesday May 16, 2017
Arrive in the evening, check in. Consider taking the Old Town Trolley Tours of Washington D.C with friends in the evening (optional). (See below for more details.)
Wednesday, May 17, 2017
9:00 am - 11:00 am Consider taking the Old Town Trolley Tours of Washington D.C with friends before the Networking Luncheon. (optional). (See below for more details.)
12:00pm -2:00pm Networking Luncheon, Sponsored by The Walton Family Foundation for State and Local Advocates and Leaders, Arts Club of DC
3:30pm - 4:30pm Briefing on Capitol Hill Panel of speakers including Legislators and MMH Change Agents
Presenting Sponsor of Reception on Capital Hill
5:30pm - 7:30pm Reception on Capitol Hill, Sponsored by Sage Therapeutics. Includes appetizers and beer/wine/soda and great conversations. If you want to attend only the Networking Reception, you can purchase your ticket HERE.
Thursday, May 18, 2017
8am Breakfast and Lobby Day Visit Prep on Capitol Hill
9am-2pm Legislative Office Visits (Appts Coordinated by NCMMH)
2pm-2:45pm Closing Meeting 2nd Annual NCMMH Advocacy Day
OLD TOWN TROLLEY TOURS OF WASHINGTON D.C.
Enjoy a fun filled day of sightseeing with fellow Advocacy Days participants on Tuesday, May 16th. Book directly with friends, here.
Learn about how to prepare for a legislative visit here.
Live Legislative Visits 101 Webinar Coming Soon.
Sponsorship Opportunities for Luncheon or Reception
Presenting Sponsor $20,0000 (exclusive)
Gold $10,000
Bronze $5000