To learn about the advocacy and public policy issues that affect adults and children living with mental illness and their loved ones in Los Angeles County, and how NAMI is providing a strong voice on these issues, see the letters we’ve posted below.
To learn about NAMI National’s policy and advocacy efforts visit:
http://www.nami.org/About-NAMI/Advocacy-Public-Policy
To learn about NAMI California’s policy and advocacy efforts visit:
www.namica.org/advocacy-legislation.php?page=legislation
Public Letters
- Support Letter for AB 197104/03/2018View DocumentSupport Letter for AB 179503/15/2018View DocumentLetter re Surge in Misdemeanor Incompetent to Stand Trial Cases03/07/2018View DocumentSupport Letter for Clarification on Gravely Disabled01/30/2018View DocumentLetter re Support for Money Bail Reform04/13/2017View DocumentLetter re Opposition for AB 130006/07/2016View DocumentSupport for AB 119408/27/2015View DocumentLetter to the LA County Board of Supervisors on Jackie Lacey’s Recommendation on Diversion10/23/2014View DocumentLetter to NAMI California on the State’s Board Vote Process09/03/2014View DocumentLetter to the LA County Board of Supervisors on $20 million motion on Diversion07/21/2014View DocumentLetter to the LA County Board of Supervisors on Vanir Jail Report05/05/2014View DocumentLetter to LA County Chief Executive Officer’s Office Supporting the Advancement of Education-Based Incarceration in Jail04/01/2014View DocumentLetter to Mental Health Services Oversight & Accountability Commission on SB 82 State Grant Funding12/18/2013View DocumentLetter to the LA County Board of Supervisors on Jail Construction and Diversion10/28/2013View DocumentLetter to the LA County Board of Supervisors on Laura’s Law05/20/2013