Inseparable fights for a future where mental health policy, no longer an afterthought, helps our country thrive. Together, we will empower Americans from every town, city, and home to better care for one another by demanding and winning policy that better cares for us all.
OUR STORY
Mental health champions share their vision of hope and action in this video series.
There are a lot of problems that need to be addressed, but for us, three urgent policy priorities rise to the top:
In all three areas, the need is urgent, people are ready for action, and strategic leadership and courageous decision making will save lives in the future. Here’s how we work together to advance policies and drive initiatives that will ultimately improve and save lives.
Ensure every school has services to provide for the health and well-being of all students.
Inseparable has expanded school-based mental health care for children and youth in Alabama, Colorado, Delaware, Illinois, Montana, New Jersey, Washington, and is just getting started.
Eliminate the gap between the number of people who need help and the people who get help. Inseparable expanded insurance coverage for people suffering from mental health in Illinois.
We are advocating for increased access to mental health care. States should:
Mental Health Now is an initiative of Inseparable Action, an advocacy campaign working to ensure that mental health is at the forefront of policy in this nation. Mental Health Now recognizes candidates who commit to prioritizing mental health policy. In 2022, more than 630 candidates and elected officials, from every state in the country, signed the Mental Health Now statement of support.
Ensure a better response to mental health crisis and stop criminalizing mental illness. Too many of us are left desperate, struggling, in crisis, and often with nowhere to turn. Let’s advocate for federal standards for crisis response; coverage of behavioral health crisis services; Funding for the development of crisis services in communities across the country; and coordination among 911 dispatchers and 988 crisis call centers.
Inseparable is building grassroots and political power to make better mental health policy a reality — here’s how you can help.
We are taking urgent action to prevent more people from needlessly suffering because better caring for each other means demanding mental health policy that better cares for all of us.
Will you join us in our movement to finally bring accessible and affordable mental health care to everyone?
Too many people are struggling to navigate an under-resourced, fragile system for the lifesaving support they need. We are taking urgent action to prevent more people from needlessly suffering because better caring for each other means demanding mental health policy that better cares for all of us.
The mental health support our country needs to heal and move forward is in alarmingly short supply — help us change the mental health care system together.
Good news for mental health care access in NJ!
On 3/17, S.1192, NJ’s step therapy ban, passed the Senate Budget Committee!
What is step-therapy and why does it matter:
It’s an insurance requirement that forces patients to try cheaper medications first—even if their doctor prescribed a better option. For people struggling with their mental health, step therapy can lead to worsened symptoms, setbacks, and unnecessary suffering.
Banning step therapy ensures:
✅ Patients get access to the medications their doctors prescribe
✅ Reduces mental health emergencies caused by delays in effective treatment
✅ Supports personalized care over one-size-fits-all policies
A huge step forward for New Jersey!
For children who need mental health care, Medicaid is often the bridge to services. Cutting access means making that bridge harder to cross—delaying or denying the support they need. #ProtectMedicaid #ProtectMentalHealth
It’s official—Governor Polis has signed HB25-1002 into law! 🎉
This is a huge step toward making mental health and substance use care more accessible for all. And this isn’t just a win for Colorado—it’s a model for the nation. No more insurance company denials with little or no justification.
This victory belongs to every advocate, provider, and community member who shared their story and fought for change. Your voices made this happen.
Endless gratitude to our champions @repkylebrown, @judyforcolorado, @peltonbyron, @gilchristlindsay, and @repdustyajohnson, for their relentless dedication. Another massive shoutout for our on-the-ground partner @healthierco for helping get this bill to the finish line! Let’s keep pushing for a future where mental health care is within reach for all who need it.
#COleg #mentalhealth #mentalhealthishealth
When we know better, we fight for better. Strong mental health policies save lives, and every step forward brings us closer to a future where everyone has the care they deserve.
If you or someone you know needs help, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988. Crisis Text Line also provides free, 24/7, confidential support via text message to people in crisis when they text HOME to 741741.
