Our Approach to Advocacy

Tennessee School Health Coalition Supports the Efforts of Coordinated School Health

• Be polite 

• Contact your lawmakers and others that know your lawmakers often 

• Tennessee General Assembly Toll Free Number: 1-800-449-8366 

• Tennessee General Assembly Website: www.legislature.state.tn.us 

• Share a success story about CSH's role in helping children and community members in your district 

• Detail the vital importance of CSH

• Encouraging Adequate Physical Activity 
  

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• Encouraging a Healthy Diet Including Adequate Fruit and Vegetable Intake 

• Preventing Intentional and Unintentional Injuries 

• Delaying Sexual Activity and Encouraging HIV Awareness 

• Preventing Tobacco Use 

• Preventing Substance Use/Abuse and Underage Alcohol Consumption