VCPI is pleased to join again with NAMI Vermont as a co-sponsor for Mental Health Advocacy Day 2025.
The 10th Annual Mental Health Advocacy Day is on January 29th from 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. at the Statehouse and the Vermont Supreme Courthouse Auditorium. Hundreds of mental health advocates and over 50 co-sponsoring organizations and their network will be calling on Vermont leaders and legislators to support the mental health of Vermonters. Our key theme is “Hope Starts Here – Prioritize, Invest, and Connect for Mental Wellness”.
You can join the morning program either virtually or in-person at the Vermont Supreme Courthouse Auditorium from 9 am-12 pm. The agenda includes a welcome address from state leaders, a legislative panel discussion, advocacy awards, and advocates sharing their lived experience stories of recovery and hope. ASL Interpreters will be available.
In the afternoon, events will continue at the Statehouse where attendees will meet with legislators, provide testimony to committees, and be recognized by the House of Representatives with a Resolution. Mental Health Advocates will be at the Statehouse Card Room on January 29th, allowing for an opportunity to meet and greet legislators!
Who should attend?
Mental health advocates, peers, family members, professionals, providers, community members, and mental health stakeholders. For more information - or to share your story or testimony - contact NAMI Vermont.
Click here to register and attend in-person.
Click here to register and attend virtually.
Agenda
8:00-9:00 am — Bagels with Legislators (Statehouse Cafeteria)
9:00-9:15 am — Welcome and Introductions (VSC Auditorium)
9:15-10:00 am — State Leader Welcome (VSC Auditorium)
10:00-10:40 am — Legislative Panel Discussion
10:40-11:00 am — Mental Health Advocacy Day Awards
11:00 am-12:00 pm — Sharing Stories – Live
12:00 pm — Adjourn for lunch – meet with legislators (Statehouse cafeteria)
1:00 pm — Press Conference (Cedar Creek Room at the Statehouse). Ice Cream social to follow (cafeteria)
Afternoon — Resolution by House of Representatives (House Chamber)
Throughout the day/week Testimony at Key Legislative Committees
Throughout the day Card Room Exhibit Tables (near Cafeteria at Statehouse)