TAADAS Annual Day on the Hill
Our Day on the Hill state advocacy event allows TAADAS members and advocates to meet with state legislators and educate them about treatment and recovery issues that are important to them and the communities they serve.
Typically, the day kicks off with breakfast at the Cordell Hull Building followed by a day of legislative visits, committee hearings, and opportunties to engage with state policy makers.
Our 2021 WEEK on the Hill was a big hit!
Our TAADAS Week on the Hill took place March 29 through April 1. This year, we expanded our usual one-day event into a weeklong advocacy effort, focusing on a different priority area each day.
Click on the links below to read the policy papers our TAADAS members shared and discussed with legislators.
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Why should I participate?
Legislators and policymakers listen to and rely on their constituents to share their knowledge and experiences. Who better than you to educate your Senators and Representatives about the issues that affect your life?
I'd like to share my story of recovery. Can I do that?
Absolutely! There are two ways:
- Visit our advocacy page and find the "share your story" button. You can submit as much or as little detail as you like and tell us exactly how we are allowed to use it. This gives you total control over your anonymity.
- Call and set up a meeting with your state legislators (they are taking place online). Learn which House or Senate member represents you and how to contact him or her at advocacy page.
Are there other ways I can get involved?
Attend the monthly TAADAS meeting. It is held on the second Thursday of each month from 10am - 12pm. The meetings provide a unique opportunity for the public to gain inside knowledge from addiction and recovery professionals in the area. Find the meeting schedule here.
Other Information
Visit our advocacy page to find links to determine your legislator, legislators’ voting records, information on addiction in Tennessee, and talking points for treatment funding.
Our Day on the Hill state advocacy event allows TAADAS members and advocates to meet with state legislators and educate them about treatment and recovery issues that are important to them and the communities they serve.
Typically, the day kicks off with breakfast at the Cordell Hull Building followed by a day of legislative visits, committee hearings, and opportunties to engage with state policy makers.
Our 2021 WEEK on the Hill was a big hit!
Our TAADAS Week on the Hill took place March 29 through April 1. This year, we expanded our usual one-day event into a weeklong advocacy effort, focusing on a different priority area each day.
Click on the links below to read the policy papers our TAADAS members shared and discussed with legislators.
__________________________________________________________________________
Why should I participate?
Legislators and policymakers listen to and rely on their constituents to share their knowledge and experiences. Who better than you to educate your Senators and Representatives about the issues that affect your life?
I'd like to share my story of recovery. Can I do that?
Absolutely! There are two ways:
- Visit our advocacy page and find the "share your story" button. You can submit as much or as little detail as you like and tell us exactly how we are allowed to use it. This gives you total control over your anonymity.
- Call and set up a meeting with your state legislators (they are taking place online). Learn which House or Senate member represents you and how to contact him or her at advocacy page.
Are there other ways I can get involved?
Attend the monthly TAADAS meeting. It is held on the second Thursday of each month from 10am - 12pm. The meetings provide a unique opportunity for the public to gain inside knowledge from addiction and recovery professionals in the area. Find the meeting schedule here.
Other Information
Visit our advocacy page to find links to determine your legislator, legislators’ voting records, information on addiction in Tennessee, and talking points for treatment funding.