February 3, 2017
Policy Action Network Updates
Dear Policy Action Network Members,
It's been, and is going to be a busy legislative session, in Colorado and at the Federal level. To help keep you informed, we will send updates on issues, alerts for advocacy and bill status as soon as they become available. We hope you like our new format. 
This issue includes a recap of the Day at the Capitol, upcoming events, and legislative updates. We welcome your feedback, so please let us know what you think.  
Rep. Kraft-Tharp & Rep. Landgraf
CBHC's Day at the Capitol
  
Thank you to all those that joined us, Jefferson Center was well represented that day. We so appreciate your interest in the legislative process and our advocacy efforts. Click here for the 2017 Areas of Focus

It was wonderful to receive the special tribute from Rep. Tracy Kraft-Tharp and Rep. Lois Landgraf acknowledging the work Jefferson Center does as innovative and creative. For more information on Day at the Capitol, please click on the links below.

Colorado General Assembly
2017 Behavioral Health Caucus
  
Each legislative session, Colorado Behavioral Health Council (CBHC) and Mental Health Colorado (MHC), arrange for four monthly meetings with legislators and their staff at the Capitol during the lunch hour. Each monthly meeting is an opportunity for education and conversation for both our legislators and advocates. Each caucus has a discussion topic or specific focus that we will share with you each month prior to the caucus. This is a great opportunity for you to get involved! Click on the link below for caucus dates, times and locations.  
 
Mental Health Colorado's Legislative, Education, and Advocacy Day (LEAD)
March 10, 2017

This day is a good overall introduction to behavioral health advocacy. LEAD brings participants together from across the state to explore the most effective ways to advance the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental illness; to address local barriers to mental health care; and to communicate with policymakers and the media. Click on the link below for more information. Please RSVP to Lesa at lesam@jcmh.org by Feb. 23rd. (Jefferson Center will cover the registration costs) 

 

2017 MHC LEAD Flyer  
2017 Legislator's List
For Jefferson Center's service area

 

2017 Legislator's List  
Jeanne Oliver |  303-432-5174 | jeanne@jcmh.org
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