Advocacy Tools
Below are various tools used to gain the attention of and engage key policy makers, stakeholders, and constituents
Fact Sheet
A one-page document used to grab the attention of policymakers
Recorded PowerPoint
A detailed presentation looking at the issue of adolescent mental health and introducing the proposed S.H.I.E.L.D initiative and its benefits
Bus Stop Speech
A brief message for busy politicians to consider supporting the S.H.I.E.L.D initiative
Testimony
Written testimony on behalf of S.H.I.E.L.D and concerned constituents for presentation in front of the Illinois Senate Behavioral and Mental Health Committee
Media Release
An official statement for the press regarding the urgent need to address adolescent mental health in Illinois
Other
An email template that constituents can use to ask their representatives to support mental health funding and S.H.I.E.L.D