How Everyday Voices Help Shape Mental Health Decisions at the Local, State, and National Level
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July 28 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Mental health policies are shaped at multiple levels of government—from state legislatures and governors to Congress and the President. These decisions influence funding, access to care, insurance coverage, crisis response systems, and nationwide workforce capacity. This presentation equips participants with practical tools to advocate for mental health across state and federal systems, including how to communicate effectively with legislators, governors’ offices, members of Congress, and executive agencies. The course emphasizes respectful, nonpartisan engagement grounded in lived experience, data, and shared values. Participants will leave with clear, realistic strategies for influencing policy without needing political expertise.
Meet the Instructor: Alex Rohn, LMHC, is a licensed mental health counselor and a graduate of the University of Northern Iowa. Alex has worked in a variety of clinical and academic settings providing individual and group therapy as well as education and outreach surrounding trauma, mental health, and stress management. Prior to her role at Mindspring, Alex provided mental health education to parents & educators in her role at a Central Iowa school mental health non-profit. In her free time, she enjoys chasing her twin girls, spending time with friends and family, and volunteering with other mental health and suicide prevention organizations.
