Ways to Help
Your time, energy, and support are vital to making changes in the American mental health system. There are a variety of ways to get involved in Second Aid, from in-person speeches to virtual conferences to setting up state-wide chapters. Contact us to begin!
Lobbying
Legislative reform is vital to securing long-term change. Lobbying roles include:
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Sending letters, phone calls, and/or emails to your state representatives
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Leading protests near government buildings
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Meeting with leading lawmakers to discuss changes that support patients' rights
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Help with the creation of bylaws and an initiative petition
Advocating
Speaking up and sharing is at the core of SecondAid's program of action:
hundreds of thousands of patients are silenced and so abuse goes ignored.
Advocation roles include:
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Sharing your own experiences
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Touring schools to help implement mental health awareness and more efficient, related programs
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Making speeches to bring common awareness