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Becoming an advocate for a healthy Texas
- 4. What is One Voice Texas?What is One Voice Texas? a collaborative . . . a network working together . . . addressing health and human services needs . . . using public policy initiatives
- 6. PrioritiesPriorities strong prevention and early intervention programs . . . to maximize federal funding for health and human services to . . . “Keep Texas Dollars Working in Texas”
- 7. Focus AreasFocus Areas Basic Needs & Community CareBasic Needs & Community Care Behavioral HealthBehavioral Health Children and Youth ServicesChildren and Youth Services EducationEducation HealthcareHealthcare
- 8. Why One Voice Texas Is Effective …Why One Voice Texas Is Effective … Leverages expertise of 100s
- 9. Brings together like-minded coalitions and stakeholders to create consistent priorities and messages Why One Voice Texas Is Effective …Why One Voice Texas Is Effective …
- 10. Recognizes health and human services as a total system with each area dependent on others in order to create lasting change Why One Voice Texas Is Effective …Why One Voice Texas Is Effective …
- 12. AdAdvocacyvocacy the act of pleading or arguing by expressing a position on an issue… an umbrella term for activism related to a particular agenda… expected to be non-deceptive and in good faith
- 14. Who Can Advocate?Who Can Advocate? Organizations/Businesses Administrators Board Members Direct – Service Personnel Clients / Consumers Organized Groups Professional Associations Labor Groups Councils Constituents/Stakeholders
- 15. Effective Advocates Need:Effective Advocates Need: Knowledge of the legislative process and rules Knowledge of the issues and how to identify issues which require public policy change An understanding of when, why and how to communicate with elected officials and decision makers
- 16. LobbyingLobbying always involvesalways involves advocacyadvocacy,, but advocacy does not necessarily involvebut advocacy does not necessarily involve lobbying.lobbying. Lobbying Advocacy Advocacy Lobbying
- 17. IRS Regulations onIRS Regulations on Lobbying by NonprofitsLobbying by Nonprofits Lobbying by a nonprofit is only the expenditure of money by the organization for the purpose of attempting to influence legislation Nonprofits which receive federal funds must complete detailed forms to show federal funds are not used to lobby
- 18. Direct LobbyingDirect Lobbying Communication With government officials Expressing a view about specific legislation and asking for a specific action
- 19. Grassroots LobbyingGrassroots Lobbying Communication With the general public Expressing a view about specific legislation May include a “Call to Action”
- 20. During Election SeasonsDuring Election Seasons NonprofitsNonprofits CANCAN:: Continue normal lobbying activities Conduct nonpartisan activities such as: ◦ Candidate Visits and Forums ◦ Candidate Questionnaires ◦ Testimony on Party Platforms Activities must include all legitimate candidates for an office from all political parties
- 21. During Election SeasonsDuring Election Seasons NonprofitsNonprofits CANNOTCANNOT:: Endorse or oppose a candidate for elective office Lend space, equipment, etc. to candidates or a political party Contribute money to a political party campaign or political action committee (PAC) Allow staff to contribute time at the expense of the organization; it must be done on their own time
- 22. A Look at Texas
- 25. Program/Policy ChallengesProgram/Policy Challenges Low Taxes and Limited Government = Weak Safety Net Texas is increasing sales of services, not products ~25% of budget (GR) is HHS with 85% spent on Medicaid Current budget did not recognize population growth or increased costs or utilization $4B shortfall (GR) in current budget for Medicaid ($12 B all funds) Low reimbursement rates make it difficult to build capacity for critical Medicaid services
- 26. Program/Policy ChallengesProgram/Policy Challenges 1,000 new people per day move to Texas 2nd in nation with under age 18 population Near bottom of nation in per capita spending 1 of every 4 Texans is uninsured - Highest percentage in nation
- 29. The Texas LegislatureThe Texas Legislature Two legislative bodies: ◦ Texas State Senate ◦ Texas House of Representatives Biennial sessions 140 calendar days Special Sessions - limited to 30 calendar days
- 30. The Texas LegislatureThe Texas Legislature Texas Senate 31 Members, ½ elected every 2 years for 4-year terms Lt. Governor, elected every 4 years; presides over Senate
- 31. The Texas LegislatureThe Texas Legislature Texas House of Representatives 150 members, elected every 2 years Speaker of the House, elected by House each session; presides over the House
- 32. Legislative CommitteesLegislative Committees Most health & human services legislation is assigned to: House ◦ Human Services Committee Public Health Committee Senate ◦ Health and Human Services Committee
- 34. To Create Change:To Create Change: Identify the issues Find/suggest solutions Advocate for changes
- 35. Identify the IssueIdentify the Issue Can the issue bring diverse groups together to support? Can you clearly identify the decision makers? Is the objective achievable, even with opposition? Is the issue easy to understand? And most importantly, does the issue really address the problem?
- 36. ResearchResearch Who else in the community is working on this issue? How can we work together? Is there an organizational or social way to solve the problem other than a change at the policy level? Who might be opposed to the issue and why?
- 37. ConnectConnect Who cares about this problem? Who has the power to change the public policy? Who is a decision maker? What steps need to be taken to influence the decision maker to make the change? Educate the public Become a useful resource (data & stories)
- 38. More than _________ Texans have some form of diagnosable mental health disorder.
- 39. Texas ranks _________ in the nation in per capita spending on mental health services.
- 40. Approximately _________ people with mental illness in Harris County have critical unmet housing needs.
- 41. Harris County _________ is the largest provider of mental health services in the state.
- 42. To Create Change:To Create Change: Identify the problems Find/suggest solutions Advocate for changes
- 44. HousingHousing EducationEducation FundingFunding CollaborationCollaboration Access to CareAccess to Care AdvocacyAdvocacy FOCUS Community-based servicesCommunity-based services Alternatives toAlternatives to IncarcerationIncarceration
- 45. Increase the number of stakeholders currently engaged in mental health public policy Office of Mayor Annise Parker Blue Ribbon Task Force Council on Children and Families Housing and Community Development Corporation for Supportive Housing Office of County Judge Emmett Office of Legislative Relations Alliance for Economic Inclusion Texans Care for Children MHMRA of Harris County Houston Independent School District Texas Reach Harris County CPS Mental Health America of Greater Houston Healthcare for the Homeless Coalition for the Homeless Legacy Community Health Services Various NAMI affiliates
- 46. Identify, analyze, and prioritize mental health policy issues Provide support to member organizations that lack in-house expertise on mental health policy issues Develop and advocate for local and state mental health policy recommendations that address the areas of need that are important to stakeholders
- 47. ToTo CreateCreate Change:Change: Identify the problems Find/suggest solutions Advocate for changes
- 48. Advocates who attempt to fix everything run the risk of changing nothing in the process.
- 50. Turn right at North Loop Fwy W 0.1 mi Take the ramp on the left onto I-610 W 0.4 mi . Take the exit onto I-610 S 8.6 mi Take exit 4B to merge onto S Post Oak Rd 3.9 mi Turn left at W Orem Dr 2.1 mi Turn right at Buffalo Speedway 0.6 mi Your preference?Your preference?
- 51. Know yourself Know your audience Know your message Know your channels
- 52. Social/economic/ educational experience What Makes You You Birth Order Personality Type and Temperament Learning Style Phase of Life Spiritual Development Culture Gender Generational Concerns
- 53. Know yourself Know your audience Know your message Know your channels
- 56. What Makes Them Them Birth Order Personality Type and Temperament Learning Style Phase of Life Spiritual Development Culture Gender Generational Concerns Social/economic/ educational experience
- 58. Committee
- 59. Advocates
- 60. Know yourself Know your audience Know your message Know your channels
- 61. 62 For every dollar spent on prevention you save $7 in intervention services
- 62. 63
- 63. Know yourself Know your audience Know your message Know your channels
- 64. House Senate Committee Staff Advocate Stories Statistics Shots & Scenes Something To Do Songs Something To Think About Something To Talk About Public Testimony Personal Visits Letters Phone Calls Emails
- 65. White Paper Press release Website Facebook Twitter Stories Statistics Shots & Scenes Something To Do Songs Something To Think About Something To Talk About
- 67. EmailEmail Not the most effective method of communicating with legislators Try not to send a letter as an attachment Use only when time is of the essence Identify the message’s subject in the “Subject” line, e.g., House Bill 2 Do not “stuff” a legislator’s inbox – messages will be ignored Contact your rep or member of the appropriate committee Provide personal info Briefly explain your perspective. Use facts and anecdotes. Use bill number. Don’t copy and paste the same email message “stuffing” the email box
- 68. Never doubt that a smallNever doubt that a small group of thoughtfulgroup of thoughtful committed citizenscommitted citizens can change the world. can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thingIndeed, it is the only thing that ever has.that ever has. Margaret MeadMargaret Mead
- 69. Laurie Glaze, LMSW Executive Director 5120 Woodway Drive, Suite 6000 Houston, Texas 77056 713.333.2232 (phone) lglaze@onevoicetexas.org www.onevoicetexas.org Karen Campbell Communications 832.474.9008 kccomm@hotmail.com www.onevoicetexas.org
Notas do Editor
- One Voice is a collaborative and a network working together to address the health and human services needs of Texas and the Greater Houston Area by through public policy initiatives
- At the time that One Voice was created, the membership determined that two overarching themes were common to all organizations - the need for strong prevention and early intervention programs, and the ability to maximize federal funding for health and human services programs in Texas. The One Voice message is very simple - "Keep Texas dollars working in Texas."
- At the time that One Voice was created, the membership determined that two overarching themes were common to all organizations - the need for strong prevention and early intervention programs, and the ability to maximize federal funding for health and human services programs in Texas. The One Voice message is very simple - "Keep Texas dollars working in Texas."
- There are several ways that Organizations can advocate: Education On the issue related to the organization…generally. Also how the issue is related to public policy. THIS IS A MAJORITY OF MHA’s ADVOCACY EFFORTS. Training Organizing Research Regulatory Efforts Lobbying Remember…Lobbying always involves advocacy, but advocacy does not necessarily involve lobbying.
- Definition: the act of pleading or arguing by expressing a position on an issue. Who can advocate? Within each organization there are various individuals that are experts on specific issues related to a program. And therefore, they are the most appropriate and often times most effect advocate for the agency and the issue. EX.- housing. As the agency’s public policy director or fellow, our role is often to be the conduit within the agency to partner the agency experts with key decision–makers to collectively effect public policy. Who is the audience of advocacy efforts? Members of any Legislative body Constituents Clients / Consumers Other key Stakeholders of the issue
- Today’s phrase is…..Lobbying always involves advocacy, but advocacy does not necessarily involve lobbying.
- Divide room into 5 groups. Give each an issue. Ask them to determine if the issue is or is not lobbying or allowed. After small groups discuss. Have reader share the issue and the vote of the group. (15 min)
- The Texas Constitution, and state statutes and appropriations, determine which programs are established and funded The Texas Legislature establishes the policies and budgets affecting most governmental and voluntary health and human services programs in Texas
- The 78th Legislature (2003) mandated transformation 12 agencies blended into 5 The agencies operate under the oversight of the Health and Human Services Commission Family & Protective Services (DFPS) Assistive & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) Aging & Disability Services (DADS) State Health Services (DSHS)
- To produce changes in public policy it is necessary to: Identify the problems Find/suggest solutions Advocate for the change
- Identify the decision maker(s): The decision maker is always an individual or number of individuals, never a board or elected body as a whole Do not consider the Legislature as the decision maker Identify specific members of the Legislature to work with on the issue Educate the public on the issue: Ask for support of the issue from community organizations Make presentations throughout the community Take advantage of every teachable moment – inform those you meet at community events and functions
- To produce changes in public policy it is necessary to: Identify the problems Find/suggest solutions Advocate for the change
- There are several ways that Organizations can advocate: Education On the issue related to the organization…generally. Also how the issue is related to public policy. THIS IS A MAJORITY OF MHA’s ADVOCACY EFFORTS. Training Organizing Research Regulatory Efforts Lobbying Remember…Lobbying always involves advocacy, but advocacy does not necessarily involve lobbying.
- To produce changes in public policy it is necessary to: Identify the problems Find/suggest solutions Advocate for the change
- The key to effective advocacy is “be prepared” Develop a 1-2 page “fact sheet” for each priority issue Explicitly ask for action Be specific – refer to bills by name and number Always say thank you!
- Public hearings are an opportunity for individuals and organizations to express their opinions to legislators Notices of hearings are published on the appropriate website Sign up for email notification of hearings by specific committees Notice for a public hearing may be less than 48 hours Provide testimony when you are knowledgeable about an issue and are prepared to answer questions Prepare two versions: One to deliver verbally (under 5 minutes) A longer written version to give to the legislators (take 15-20 copies) If not testifying, fill out a testimony card Tips for developing testimony: Be succinct Do not make claims you cannot defend Familiarize yourself with the issue and how its affects your organization, etc. Gather data, including pertinent statistics, but keep them brief
- Personal Visits Meetings with legislators and their staff = most effective way Make an appointment and arrive early Avoid acronyms and “buzzwords” Take copies of the “fact sheet” During session, work closely with staff in Austin office Follow up with a thank you letter! Letters Write letters when truly necessary and keep to 1 page Clearly state why you are writing, the action requested and when If writing about a specific bill, include its identifying information Use the proper form of address Include your full name and address Send via regular mail; fax if necessary Thank them! Phone calls Make a call when: Time is of the essence To say thank you to the legislator and/or his or her staff Know what you want to say Identify yourself Identify the bill State your position and what you want the legislator to do Conclude by saying thank you!
- The key to effective advocacy is “be prepared” Develop a 1-2 page “fact sheet” for each priority issue Explicitly ask for action Be specific – refer to bills by name and number Always say thank you!
- Sending “action alerts” to advocates Sharing issue information with other agencies or groups Sending notices for public hearings or issue meetings to advocates