State Collectives
AMSA State Collectives are statewide networks that connect mobile crisis leaders, practitioners, and advocates to strengthen practice, align around shared standards, and advance state-level policy grounded in frontline experience.
- Colorado
- Georgia
- Illinois
- Oregon
- Coming in Fall 2026:
- Pennsylvania
- New Mexico
What
They Do
Collectives convene regularly.
Translate field realities into policy.
Co-create workforce baselines, agree on success metrics, and cultivate legislative champions.
Why
It Matters
Collectives ensure responder perspectives shape standards, budgets, and bills.
Collectives establish a credible voice with legislators, agencies, and the communities they serve.
How
They Work
A state-based facilitator (with AMSA coaching) curates agendas, grows participation, and maintains group attendance.
Bi-monthly state meetings, usually 90-minutes.
FAQ
Please fill out our registration form to be included in the bi-monthly meeting.
- Meetings will be held bi-monthly on Zoom; calendar invites will also be updated with agendas
We welcome all who are interested in joining the conversation. But we encourage membership to get full Access to AMSA benefits.