Advocacy

The Project Return Peer Support Network promotes a peer run and provider-focused public policy and legislative agenda that urges government leaders to improve and strengthen programs that support individuals with mental illness.

PRPSN acts to promote access to high-quality, cost-effective and voluntary community-based treatment and supports.

Advocacy is speaking or acting for change or justice on behalf of one’s self or another person or cause. This can be as simple as telling your story to the people who make the decisions that affect our lives or as complex as organizing a campaign to bring an issue to the attention of lawmakers, the media, and the public.

Online Government Resources

Finding your state and federal representatives:

• Vote Smart (must have zip +4)
• To find your zip +4 contact the U.S. Postal Service or call 1-800-ASK-USPS (275-8777)

California State Government:  

• California Legislative Information
• Office of the Governor
• Legislative Analyst’s Office - non-partisan evaluation of select issues

Accessing information from the California Legislature is simple. Visit www.leginfo.ca.gov for information on the Legislature, finding bills in both houses and other information on state laws. 

United States Government:

• Office of the President
• House of Representatives
• United States Senate
• Locating a federal Bill in either house