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The Coalition - Advocating for MH/DD/SAS

The Coalition (formerly Coalition 2001) advocates for meeting the needs of North Carolinians living with mental illness, developmental disabilities, and the disease of addiction.

The Coalition sponsors advocacy events that bring advocates to Raleigh to meet with their state Legislators.

This Meetup group is set up to inform advocates about upcoming events, get Coalition updates and information, and connect with other NC advocates to carpool to events.

Location: Raleigh, NC 27601 35.77-78.64 27601US
Founded: Apr 29, 2008
Member Fee: none
Members: 11
Meetings: 1 so far

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  • Added by Jen on May 22, 2008

    "I've strated this thread so members can get answers to questions about the legisaltive breakfasts. The Coaliiton is looking forward to once again hosting these breakfasts where advocates can sit down..."

  • "Chanah - it was great to meet you at the Rally! Thank you for your advocacy. "

  • Joined May 20, 2008
  • Joined May 20, 2008
  • "Greetings everyone! I have uploaded some new files that describe The Coalition's Legislative budget priorities and also talking points for the Rally tomorrow (Wednesday May 21). The talking..."

  • This is a quick description of the budget needs for MH/DD/SAS as recemmeded by The Coalition

  • This document outlines budget priorities for MH/DD/SAS that are recommended by The Coalition

  • "I want to invite you to the Think, Believe, Achieve Meet-up. This is a new group designed to teach people actual skills needed to accomplish their goals. The main ingredients you and your openness to a..."

  • Joined May 10, 2008
  • Joined May 7, 2008

    "Hello, physical health and mental health are commingled. I struggle with physical pain that have potential roots in the mental realm. Very interested in what I can learn from this group!"

  • Joined May 7, 2008

    "Hello, I work at the Alcoholism Treatment Center here in Raleigh. I have worked as Substance Abuse Counselor and now I am doing Continuing Care Counseling (CSAC-I) For anyone who may not know what we are, we are Hospital that provides treatment fo"

  • Joined May 4, 2008

    "Hi Im Dave I had menengitis a couple years ago and now I have compulsive disorder disease along with some other issues, Im looking to meet friends and get off my 2 acres in Durham where Ive been feeling trapped, Im origianally from San Diego Calif bo"

  • Joined April 30, 2008

    "Policy Coordinator for The Arc of North Carolina."

  • Joined April 30, 2008

    "I work in the field."

  • Added by Jen on April 29, 2008

    "Advocates gather for Coalition Rally - 2006"

  • Joined April 29, 2008
  • Joined April 29, 2008
  • Added by Meetup.com on April 29, 2008

    "This is the place to continue the conversation between monthly Meetups. Get to know your local Meetup community, ask questions, answer questions, talk about your last get-together--it's up to you. We..."

  • Title: Advocate
    Joined April 29, 2008

    "Welcome to The Coalition meetup. I currently serve as Coalition Chair-elect and work for the Mental Health Association in North Carolina as Director of Policy and Advocacy Initiatives. "

  • Added by Jen on April 29, 2008

    "The Coalition (formerly Coalition 2001) began in 1991 to advocate for adequate funding for the mental health/developmental disability/substance abuse (MH/DD/SA) system. Our goal has not yet been met, but..."

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