FQHC Short Film
FQHC Backgrounders
Policy & Advocacy Resources
- Policy Priorities
- Legislative Briefing Book
- Legislative Testimony
- Maine CHC State Fact Sheet
- Maine CHC Economic Impact Report
Share Your WHY Campaign
Stay Connected & Informed
Misc. MPCA Resources
Resources from the Health Center Advocacy Network
Advocacy Center of Excellence (ACE) program
Resources for Health Center Leadership & Staff
- Legal Guidance for Health Center Advocacy (videos)
- Legislative and Political Advocacy for Health Centers
- Q&A on Health Center Lobbying
- Sample Health Center Social Media Policy & Guidelines
- Sample Advocacy Coordinator Description
- Sample Advocacy Work Plan Outline
Advocacy 101 Resources
- Health Centers Serving Communities
- History of the Community Health Center Movement
- Economic Impact of CHCs
- Legal Guidance for Health Center Advocacy
- Advocacy Do’s and Don’ts; Allowable Activities by FQHCs
Resources for Engaging with Elected Officials
- Building and Maintaining Relationships with Members of Congress and Their Staff
- Tips for Requesting a Meeting with a Member of Congress or Candidate
- Tips for Meeting with Members of Congress at the Health Center or Elsewhere
- Preparing for your Meeting with Members of Congress & Elected Officials
- Effective Communications During Your Meeting
- Key Follow-Up After Your Meeting
Policy Contacts:
Darcy Shargo, Chief Executive Officer
dshargo@mepca.org
Bryan Wyatt, Chief Public Affairs Officer
bwyatt@mepca.org
Hannah Hudson, Director of Policy
hhudson@mepca.org