On Thursday, January 29, Lund was proud to co-sponsor Mental Health Advocacy Day at the Vermont State House. This year’s theme, Together for Dignity, United for Change: Reclaiming Mental Health in Vermont, brought together people with lived experience, advocates, and practitioners from across the state.
The day was a powerful reminder of what’s possible when we come together with shared purpose — and of the work that still lies ahead to ensure every Vermonter can access mental health supports rooted in dignity and accessibility.
Showing Up for Families
Lund representatives had the opportunity to connect with legislators from Chittenden County, sharing our concerns about the ongoing housing crisis and the need for increased funding that supports preventive services, not only intervention and treatment after families are already in crisis.
We also had the chance to speak with Vermont’s Lieutenant Governor, and it was encouraging to find shared alignment around the importance of supporting Vermont families. Strong families are foundational to a thriving Vermont — and meaningful policy and funding decisions can help make that possible.
Vermont’s Accessibility Makes Advocacy Possible
One of the things that makes Vermont special is how accessible our government can be. Legislators want to hear directly from community members, service providers, and those with lived experience. Events like Mental Health Advocacy Day create space for these conversations — and for building momentum toward real change.
Showing up matters.
Asking questions matters.
Sharing concerns matters.
Join Us Next: Recovery Day on February 11
We hope you’ll join us for Recovery Day on February 11, where we will be screening:
Recovering Loudly: Stories of Moms in Recovery
This event is another important opportunity to stand together, lift lived experience and continue advocating for policies and systems that support recovery and family wellbeing.
Learn more and register here: https://www.vamhar.org/recovery-day
