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It's never been easier to contact state and federal officials to express your opinions on key issues affecting the mental health community.  There are a number of ways for you to make your views known and help us influence laws and policies so that services and supports for people with mental illness are the best they can be.

You'll find info on a wide range of topics from mental health to current regulations at the federal level.

You can find an easy way to contact our CT Representatives and Senators in Congress.  Send them an email today.  Or, try www.congress.org 

Congress.org is a nonpartisan news and information Web site devoted to encouraging civic participation. Their mission is to provide information about public policy issues of the day and tips on effective advocacy so that citizens can make their voices heard. The heart of Congress.org is an award-winning software program that makes it easy for citizens to write their elected officials. Our software assures that your letter will be delivered directly to the decision-makers whose opinions you hope to influence.

Congress.org is a project of the CQ-Roll Call Group, the largest news organization on Capitol Hill. Congress.org is powered by CQ-Roll Call affiliates Capitol Advantage and Knowlegis — private, nonpartisan companies that specialize in facilitating civic involvement.

Closer to home, try Connecticut.  You' ll find many resources, information and contact information on all your representatives and decision makers in Hartford.