SXSW 2024
Beyond “Psychedelic Advocacy”: Build High Impact Coalitions
Description:
Learn how the Veteran Mental Health Leadership Coalition (VMHLC) was created by uniting the leaders of various Veteran Service Organizations, Veteran researchers, healthcare providers, and others behind shared policy goals; and how alongside Reason for Hope, the Coalition has partnered with patient advocacy and policy organizations beyond the Veteran community to drive meaningful progress for psychedelic research and patient access, with Veterans at the forefront of the movement.
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Takeaways
- Gen. Steele's Coalition unlocks $12M for psychedelic research & $42M for opioid treatment access. Veterans & healthcare workers benefit.
- Veteran & patient stories, expert advocacy, Breakthrough Therapies Act support, rescheduling MDMA & psilocybin for research.
- Coalition's state-focused advocacy succeeds, securing millions for funding. Model for others to emulate.
Speakers
- Adam Marr, Director of Operations, Veteran Mental Health Leadership Coalition
- Ryan Roberts, Marketing & Communications, Product Development, Mission With In
- Brett Waters, Co-Founder, Reason For Hope
- Jesse MacLachlan, State Policy and Advocacy Director, Reason For Hope
Organizer
Adam Marr, Director Of Operations, Veteran Mental Health Leadership Coalition
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