Advocacy Resources
New Jersey
Disability Rights New Jersey
DRNJ is the designated protection and advocacy agency in NJ. DRNJ can provide support and advocacy in areas like community inclusion, employment, and institutional rights
NAMI New Jersey
The New Jersey chapter of NAMI focuses its advocacy efforts on legislative issues specific to NJ residents
National Association for Social Workers-NJ
NASW-NJ is the states chapter of NASW, which is the national membership organization for social workers.
New Jersey Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association
The New Jersey chapter of the Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association (PRA) strives to advocate for individuals through participation in developing NJ recovery programs and legislation
NJPRA: Public Policy and Advocacy Committee
Supportive Housing Association of New Jersey (SHA)
SHA provides resources, support, and advocacy around housing and issues related to SUpportive housing in New Jersey.
National
American Counseling Association (ACA)
The ACA is the national educational and professional organization for counselors.
ACA: Government Affairs and Public Policy
Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law
National advocate for adults and children with mental health conditions, working toward equality and inclusion.
Bazelon Center: Resource Library
National Alliance on Mental Illness
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is the largest grassroots mental health organization in the United States.
National Disability Rights Network (NDRN)
The NDRN is a national legal and advocacy group representing individuals with disabilities.
Suicide Prevention
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (ASFP) funds programs around advocacy in schools, the community, and in public policy.
Toolkits
American Counseling Association (ACA) Advocacy Toolkit
Global Social Service Workforce Alliance
Global Advocacy Toolkit for the Social Service Workforce