Advocacy in Action: Behavioral Health Integration and Systems Change

This webinar will discuss behavioral health integration and systems change. Participants will learn about strategies to grow coalitions and navigate legislative processes to support behavioral health funding and integration within larger advocacy efforts.

This session is designed to empower organizations with the knowledge and resources needed to create actionable advocacy plans and best represent the needs of their communities.

The webinar will outline opportunities to join Social Current’s advocacy efforts, as well as leverage our advocacy toolkit to further support positive social change. Interactive elements, like crafting clear, persuasive advocacy messaging and role playing meetings with policymakers, will ensure participants leave prepared to act.

This is one session in the four-part Advocacy in Action webinar series:

• Social Current’s Federal Policy Agenda: Jan. 22 from 1-2 p.m. ET
• Strategies for Workforce Sustainability and Insurance Accessibility: Feb. 19 from 1-2 p.m. ET
• Financial Health and Equity-Focused Advocacy: March 27 from 1-2 p.m. ET
• Behavioral Health Integration and Systems Change: April 22 from 1-2 p.m. ET

Takeaways

• The overarching vision and priorities of the 2025-2027 Federal Public Policy Agenda
• Basics of effective advocacy, including crafting clear, persuasive messages
• About Social Current’s advocacy toolkit and how to use it for impactful engagement

Who Should Participate

• Executive Directors and Senior Management: Leaders responsible for setting organizational strategy and engaging with policymakers and stakeholders
• Advocacy and Policy Directors: Individuals who develop and implement advocacy strategies and engage in policy analysis and outreach
• Communications and Public Relations Managers: Professionals focused on crafting and disseminating the organization’s message to the public and media
• Program Managers and Coordinators: Staff who oversee program implementation and need to align program goals with advocacy efforts