The Mental Health Advocacy Coalition fosters education and awareness of mental health issues while advocating for public policies and strategies that provide an effective, well-funded county mental health system that serves those in need, resulting in a stronger community.

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Advocating for Mental Health Issues: How You Can Help

The Mental Health Advocacy Coalition (MHAC) works on behalf of thousands of consumers, their friends and family members to advocate for adequate and appropriate funding and increase understanding of mental illness within the community. We know treatment works, and we know that consumers' successes depend on the support of our community leaders.

The MHAC welcomes support from our members and members of the community interested in supporting our mission. There are many ways that individuals and organizations can help the MHAC.

Write a Letter to the Editor

It has been proven that the letters to the editor section of the paper is one of the most widely read sections. We encourage you to voice your opinion by writing and submitting a letter to the editor.

Letters to the editor should be sent via e-mail, postal mail or fax. Here's a couple of tips to keep in mind when writing:

A short letter can be more effective than a long letter and stands a better chance of being printed.
Be sure to include your full name, mailing address, phone number and e-mail.
We encourage you to write the letter in your own words and with your own passion.

Key publications in the Northeast Ohio area.
The Plain Dealer Attn: Letters to the editor 1801 Superior Ave. Cleveland, Ohio 44114 216.999.4500 phone 216.999.6209 fax letters@plaind.com	Crain's Cleveland Business Attn: Mr. Mark Dodosh 700 W. St. Clair Ave. #310 Cleveland, OH 44113 216.522.1383 phone 216.694.4264 fax mdodosh@crain.com
The News-Herald Attn: Ms. Tricia Ambrose 7085 Mentor Ave. Willoughby, OH 44094 440.951.0000 phone 216.975.2293 fax editor@news-herald.com	Sun Newspapers Attn: Ms. Carol Kovach 5510 Cloverleaf Parkway Valley View, OH 44125 216.986.2600 phone 216.986.2380 fax ckovach@sunnews.com
Call & Post Attn: Ms. Connie Harper 11800 Shaker Blvd. Cleveland, OH 44120 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 6237 Cleveland, OH 44101 216.791.7600 phone 216.451.0404 fax charper@buckeyeweb.com

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Reaching Out to Public Officials

For issues supporting mental health to succeed, we must reach out to our public officials and ask for their support. Click here to download a list of local & state officials and their contact information in PDF format, or click on the following links to their Web sites:

City of Cleveland
Cuyahoga County
Governor Ted Strickland
Ohio Senate
Ohio House of Representatives

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REGISTER TO VOTE

Frequently, issues impacting mental health are subject to the elective process. Are you a registered voter? Would you like to learn more about how to register? Please visit the appropriate board of elections sites listed below:

Cuyahoga County Board of Elections
Geauga County Board of Elections
Lake County Board of Elections
Lorain County Board of Elections
Summit County Board of Elections
Stark County Board of Elections

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Write a Letter to the Editor

Key publications in the Northeast Ohio area.

Reaching Out to Public Officials

REGISTER TO VOTE