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The current legislative session is in full swing and will continue through June. We wanted to share the advocacy work that The Hub is doing and give you specific ways you can contribute to advocacy efforts on your own.
The Hub advocates for an effective, equitable and accessible behavioral healthcare system in Southwestern CT. We hear the voices of our region and support where we can. We become involved in and host events to educate in different opportunities such as public legislative forums. We recognize and uplift the amazing legislative work that is happening locally in our towns! We are here to amplify the stories, voices and legislative hopes of those in the region. We are also part of the Connecticut Prevention Network (CPN) which comprises the five Regional Behavioral Health Action Organizations (RBHAO’s). You can review the list of CPN priorities here.
Our Legislative Forum
Recently, The Hub hosted a Southwestern CT Regional Legislative Forum discussing a range of behavioral health topics with our local legislators. With our regional Catchment Area Council (CAC), our regional legislative workgroup, and a dedicated group of volunteers, we were able to identify our top legislative priorities. These priorities included Early Identification & Connection to Resources for Youth & Young Adults, Case Management & Case Coordination Services, Sustainability of Psychiatric Beds & Support Staff and Mental Health in Older Adults. We also discussed the importance of harm-reduction and trauma-informed care. We teamed with different speakers who shared their story and “asks” to legislators. Our forum was open to the public and many stakeholders as well as community members were in attendance to share their support or interest. Thank you to our legislators who attended, to the community who listened and especially to our speakers for their powerful and impactful testimonies! View our regional priorities and the recording below. We will be sending out our forum infobrief soon!
Read more for specific ways you can advocate for behavioral health.
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