Capitol Update

May 6, 2009 Statement re: “Partners for Parity Position Statement... HB’s 4597-4600, 4183 and 4476”
The NAMI Michigan Public Policy Committee finds great strides in the position of Partners for Parity with this package legislation proposal. We support the concept of a comprehensive approach for providing parity in all brain disorders including but not limited to mental illness, developmental disorders, autism spectrum disorders and substance abuse.
Support House Bill No. 4476 “Autism Insurance Act”
NAMI Michigan supports HB 4476, the “Autism Insurance Act.” NAMI Michigan recognizes that Autism Spectrum Disorders are biologically based brain disorders and like other illnesses of this kind, benefit from appropriate treatments and interventions.
NAMI Michigan Calls Upon Legislators to Support Mental Health Courts
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Michigan calls upon legislators to demonstrate their leadership by supporting mental health courts and rejecting cuts to their funding. The nine pilot mental health courts currently established or being established in the State of Michigan are powerful and innovative tools for treating mentally ill individuals and diverting them from incarceration.
House Appropriations Sub-Committee On Community Health
Good morning. I’m David Ballenberger, the board chair of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Michigan. On behalf of our board and all NAMI Michigan members, I would like to thank you for the privilege of testifying before you on the critical issue of allocation of government funds for the treatment of mental illness.

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