A decade ago, a small but determined group of parents, alumni, and advocates gathered on Capitol Hill to share their stories and call for stronger support for youth mental health. Ten years later, their courage has helped move the needle on policies that expand access to care, strengthen oversight, and elevate the voices of families who know firsthand what quality treatment can do.

This year, from April 28–30, we return to Washington, D.C. for the 10th Annual Advocacy Day—and it’s shaping up to be the most powerful one yet.

💥 More voices. More momentum. More impact. 💥

Advocacy Day isn’t simply an event—it’s a moment where your story becomes a catalyst for meaningful reform. When parents and alumni speak directly to lawmakers, it changes the conversation. It brings humanity to policy. It helps ensure that any effort to strengthen oversight is grounded in what families truly need: safety, transparency, accountability, and access to programs that work.

This year, your voice is more important than ever. With ongoing debates about licensure protections, increased oversight, and expanding access to youth mental health services, lawmakers need to hear the real stories—stories of healing, resilience, and the life-changing impact of ethical residential treatment.

🔥 Why YOUR story matters now:
✅ Lawmakers listen differently when they hear directly from families and young people
✅ Your experience can help shape smarter, safer, more compassionate oversight
✅ You can help protect access to mental health programs for families searching for hope
✅ You can support reforms that raise the bar for safety and accountability across the field
✅ You’ll join a community of advocates united by a shared commitment to better care for all youth

This year’s event includes a full day of hands-on training to help you feel confident meeting with Congressional offices—whether it’s your first Hill meeting or your tenth. You’ll learn how to share your story effectively, understand the current policy landscape, and engage in conversations that truly move decision-makers.

🚨 Spots are limited—and your voice is needed. 🚨
We expect this year’s Advocacy Day to fill quickly. Don’t miss the opportunity to join parents, alumni, providers, and advocates from across the country in pushing for reforms that balance strong oversight, ethical standards, and equitable access to mental health support for every young person who needs it.

🔗 REGISTER NOW – Help shape the future of youth mental health policy.

This is the year to show up. To speak out. To help ensure that every young person has access to safe, effective care—and that oversight systems reflect what families know works.

Let’s make the 10th Annual Advocacy Day the most impactful one yet.