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    • ABOUT US
    • STRATEGIC ROADMAP
    • LEADERSHIP TEAM
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    • STATE DIRECTORS
    • PARTNERS
    • NATIONAL SOLIDARITY WALL
    • SMI INTELLIGENCE FAQ
    • SOCIAL IMPACT
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  • IMPACT INITIATIVES
    • CRISIS TO CARE
    • BEYOND STIGMA
    • EMPOWERING STATE DIRECTORS
    • RIGHT TO CARE PEER ALLIANCE >
      • Youth Peer Ambassador Chandler Groce
  • MEDIA & INSIGHTS
    • TREATMENT SAVES, NEGLECT COSTS: THE EVIDENCE >
      • SEE THE EVIDENCE
      • SHARE YOUR EVIDENCE
    • PRO & PEER TALKS
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    • NATIONAL POSITION PAPERS
    • CAMPAIGNS >
      • BEYOND STIGMA CAMPAIGN
      • STILL HERE CAMPAIGN
    • PODCASTS
    • IN THE NEWS
    • GET UPDATES
  • RESOURCES & ADVOCACY
    • UNDERSTANDING PSYCHOSIS GUIDE
    • SMI CAREGIVERS GUIDE
    • POLITICAL ADVOCACY GUIDE
    • HELPING IN CRISIS GUIDE
    • TREATMENT TERMS GUIDE
    • QUARTERLY RESOURCE GUIDE
    • EDUCATION & ADVOCACY TOOLS
  • SUPPORT GROUPS
    • THE ANCHOR
    • THE HIDDEN SENTENCE
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Meet julie plank

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Julie Plank, BSN, RN, is an experienced registered nurse with more than two decades of clinical and advocacy work dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and families affected by serious mental illness. With a strong background in acute care, patient education, and family support, Julie brings a unique blend of professional expertise and deep compassion to her work.

Throughout her career, Julie has been a tireless advocate for evidence-based treatment, equitable access to care, and systems reform. She has worked closely with families navigating complex mental health crises, helping them understand treatment options, communicate with providers, and advocate effectively within a fragmented system. Her commitment extends beyond clinical care—Julie is deeply involved in community education, peer collaboration, and statewide advocacy efforts aimed at improving outcomes for those living with serious brain disorders.
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Known for her calm, grounded presence and her ability to bridge the perspectives of clinicians, families, and individuals with lived experience, Julie is a trusted voice in the mental health community. She is passionately committed to reducing stigma, strengthening support systems, and empowering families who often feel overlooked or unheard.
Julie continues to dedicate her career to creating a more compassionate and accountable mental health system—one where individuals and families are met with the care, dignity, and hope they deserve.
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