Florida Partners in Crisis

Advocacy Tools

Partners' effectiveness in influencing policy decisions lies in the grassroots advocacy of its members. Following are some background materials and links to websites to assist you in presenting your message to Florida legislators and advocating for Partners' priorities:

1. Partners in Crisis 2010 Legislative Priorities
2. House of Representatives Directory
3. Senate Directory
4. Florida Senate Website (Check for calendars and updates on legislative bills.)
5. Florida House of Representatives Website (Check for calendars and updates on legislative bills.)
6. Florida Council for Behavioral Health Care Advocacy Toolkit
7. How A Florida Senate Bill Become A Law (Chart)
8. How A Bill Becomes A Law In The Florida House of Representatives (Narrative)
9. Advocacy For Language: A Mental Health Primer
10. Transparency Florida website (Information about state agency budgets)
11. The People's Budget - Governor's FY 2010-11 Budget Recommendations