Every day, the National Council places a high priority on helping you do your job as a leader in the field of community behavioral healthcare by supporting you with new communications tools, increased emphasis on involving you in ongoing liaison with national decision-makers, and policy and research support for your efforts.

During the Hill Day 2008 breakfast briefing, former Michigan Senator Donald Riegle, Jr. emphasized the importance of constituents visiting their members of Congress. To hear his remarks, click here.

Schedule of Events

The National Council's Fifth Annual Hill Day is scheduled for June 9-10, 2009—save the date and plan to join your fellow National Council members in Washington for two days of events, designed to provide Hill Day participants with in-depth information on key issues:

On Tuesday, June 9, all Hill Day participants are invited to attend the National Council’s Public Policy Committee meeting for a detailed overview of the National Council’s Hill Day policy priorities. One-on-one Hill visit coaching will also be available for interested participants.

On Wednesday, June 10, Hill Day kicks off with an issue briefing before participants head to Capitol Hill to advocate for behavioral healthcare. The day concludes with a Capitol Hill reception honoring champions of mental health and addiction treatment services.

Make your Hill Day 2009 hotel reservations today!

Most Hill Day 2009 events will take place at the Washington Court Hotel, located on Capitol Hill. There are two ways to make your reservations at the Washington Court Hotel:

By phone: 202-628-2100
Online: www.washingtoncourthotel.com  

Be sure to ask for the National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare room block to get our special group rate of $269 per night.

Be on the lookout for online Hill Day registration, including online appointment scheduling, in the coming months!

I look forward to seeing you in Washington for Hill Day 2009!

Chuck Ingoglia, MSW
Vice President, Public Policy