Contact Your Representatives: Share Your Cannabis Healing Story
Veterans and civilians across the country are experiencing life-changing healing through cannabis — but outdated laws are still holding us back. It’s time our lawmakers hear directly from us.
Use the links below to find and contact your state and federal representatives. Share your story, and help push for cannabis legalization that supports healing, wellness, and justice.
🗳️ Find Your State Representatives
Choose a resource below to look up your legislators and send your message:
Marijuana Policy Project – Take Action CenterFind your lawmakers and support cannabis reform with pre-filled messages or custom letters.
NORML Action CenterContact your state and federal representatives with just a few clicks.
Common Cause – Find Your RepresentativesSearch by address to find your elected officials and how to reach them.
FiscalNote – Find Your LegislatorA simple way to find your representatives and their contact info.
✍️ Tips for Writing Your Lawmaker
Want your message to make an impact? Here’s how:
Share Your TruthBe open and honest about your journey. Let them know how cannabis has helped with physical, emotional, or mental health.
Keep It Respectful & ClearLawmakers are more likely to respond to concise, polite, and passionate stories.
Ask for ActionEncourage them to support cannabis reform — especially bills that protect veterans, medical patients, and safe access.
📬 Sample Message Template
Feel free to copy and personalize this message:
Subject: Support Cannabis Access for Healing
Dear [Representative's Name],
My name is [Your Name], and I am a [veteran/citizen] from [Your City/State]. I’m reaching out to share my personal story of healing through cannabis and to urge you to support compassionate and commonsense cannabis policy.
Cannabis has helped me [briefly explain what it has helped with — pain, PTSD, anxiety, sleep, etc.]. It has allowed me to live a better, fuller life without the harmful side effects of pharmaceuticals or alcohol.
As a [veteran/citizen], I ask you to support legislation that makes medical cannabis more accessible, protects patients’ rights, and allows individuals to seek healing without fear of criminal penalties or stigma.
Please be a champion for health, wellness, and common sense.
Sincerely,[Your Name][Your Email / Optional Contact Info]
📢 Help Spread the Word
Encourage others to speak up too! Share your message on social media with hashtags like #CannabisForHealing #BreakStigmas and #VeteransForCannabis to raise awareness and build support across the country.