Did you know that Georgia ranks LAST in the United States in terms of access to mental health care? This is according to a published report (pg 13) from Mental Health America.
A bill has been drafted by a large study committee for the 2022 Georgia Legislative Session that aims to change several facets of mental health care in Georgia for the better. According to an article in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, "The expansive legislation could, among other things, attack chronic staffing shortages in the mental health field; compel insurance companies to provide comparable coverage for mental health as they do physical; and create a system of involuntary outpatient treatment for people who struggle to care for themselves.”
In keeping with both our Mental Health and Civic Engagement initiatives, we are keeping community stakeholders informed about this potential policy that could impact access to mental health services.
What can YOU do?
Contact your state level representatives and encourage them to take mental health care seriously. The need for mental health care advocacy is great and the time is NOW! Click here to find information for Georgia Senators and click hereto find information for Georgia Representatives.
Subscribe to your representatives’ newsletters. Many representatives have a weekly newsletter to keep their constituents informed.
Follow your representatives’ social media outlets.
Wednesday, January 26, 2022 is Mental Health Day at the Capitol. Click here for NAMI Georgia's 2022 Day at the Capitol Guide (PDF) which contains valuable information for advocacy.
Click here for the registration Zoom link. Password is BHSC.
8:30-9:00AM: Registration, refreshments and networking
9:00AM – 12:00PM: Event
This half-day symposium focuses on our trauma-informed work in Cobb and emphasizes the importance of this work in building thriving communities. We will share information about Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and why intervention is critical. Come join us to learn, share best practices, and work together to help make Cobb a trauma-informed and trauma-responsive community.
Are you aware that we have a podcast? Mind Your Mind Speaks is a podcast series from the Cobb Collaborative that brings together subject matter experts and community leaders to help raise awareness, share resources, and inspire action through recorded conversations about mental well-being topics. This podcast is hosted by Cobb Collaborative Executive Director, Irene Barton, and is a part of Cobb Collaborative's Mind Your Mind mental health initiative.
Work Environment: The role offers remote work with co-location out of Wholesome Wave Georgia's Atlanta office and the Wellstar Community Health Marietta office
Anticipated Start Date: February 28, 2022
TO APPLY
Please submit a resume and cover letter outlining background, experience, and interest to Sarah
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