Advocacy 2026

Missouri House of Representatives chamber

Make sure to attend the LEAD Preparation on FEBRUARY 20th, 1:30 -2:30 pm: 

  • This is your opportunity to learn skills to prepare to lobby on the bills NASW-MO is supporting in this session! 
  • You will be assisted in finding out how to connect to YOUR legislator (if you are a Missouri resident) 
  • The LEAD Prep Session will be facilitated by the experienced Lobbying Team of NASW-MO.
  • LEAD Prep will allow time for questions about LEAD 

LEAD Preliminary Schedule on March 4, 2026

  • 8:00 AM Registration/Networking - Missouri Capitol First Floor Rotunda
  • 9:15 AM Behavioral Health Professions Rally - Missouri Capitol First Floor Rotunda
  • 10:00 AM Individuals Released for Meetings, Watching Floor Debate, or Viewing Hearings 
  • 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM Lunch (provided) outside room 425.  Chairs will be limited, and attendees are encouraged to eat in shifts

Registration


Parking - There is limited 2-hour parking around the Capitol, and the parking garage 2 blocks from the Capitol is closed.