Real Stories, Real Change: Turning Lived Experience Into Advocacy

On Aug. 27, we hosted another episode of our Wellbeing Wednesdays virtual learning series, featuring Brett Beckerson, senior director of public policy and advocacy at the National Council, and Zoe Frantz, president and CEO of the Indiana Council of Community Mental Health Centers. Frantz shares how her family’s experience with opioid use disorder drives her grassroots policy work and highlights effective advocacy strategies — from Hill Days to site visits — that align efforts across government levels. She also explores the power of authentic storytelling and fostering a culture of mental wellbeing for both clients and staff.