FAMILY CAREGIVER & ADVOCATE
Holly Strayer
Shelby County | Alabama State Director
"The River Act calls for accountability and written documentation of decisions—had this act been in place, it would have saved our family so much useless trauma."
FAMILY CAREGIVER & ADVOCATE
Tammy Ballentine
Madison County | SSCAL North Alabama Coordinator
"The River Act treats psychosis as the medical emergency that it is—resulting in immediate treatment and continuity of care. Currently, we wait until the dangerous thing happens."
INDIVIDUAL WITH LIVED EXPERIENCE
A 25-Year-Old Alabama Man
Living With Schizoaffective Disorder, Bipolar Type
"I never want to be out of my mind in a psychosis again. I almost died in jail. No one should have to suffer like that for a brain disorder."
FAMILY CAREGIVER & ADVOCATE
Maria
Alabama
"His family now is the people that serve him food in a homeless shelter. It's gotta be better."
📹 How to Record & Submit Your Testimony
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Video: Turn Phone Horizontal
Hold your smartphone sideways (landscape orientation) at eye level. Face a window or soft light source, and choose a quiet space with minimal background noise.
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Audio: Find a Quiet Space
Record somewhere free of background noise—a closed room works well. Speak clearly and at a natural pace, holding the phone a few inches from your mouth.
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Keep It Concise (60–90 Sec)
State your name, county, and why Alabama must pass The River Act. A short, focused testimony is easier for lawmakers and media to use.
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Accepted File Formats
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