The National Council is pleased to invite Stephen Colbert to attend our 8th Annual Public Policy Institute and Hill Day, June 25-26 in Washington, DC. Hill Day brings together over 500 healthcare professionals who urge Congress to fully fund treatment for the 1 in 5 Americans with a mental health or substance use disorder. Attendees come from nearly every state, but South Carolina has not been represented in the past. This year, we are inviting Stephen Colbert to attend Hill Day 2012 as our South Carolina delegation. Please help our campaign by sharing this video with everyone you know!
“Last Hill Day” by the National Council
(to the tune of “Last Friday Night/T.G.I.F.” by Katy Perry)
There’s a psychologist in a suit,
Here’s my state all in a group,
In the DC summer heat
Armed with lots of fact sheets
One in five Americans
with mental health and addictions
Gotta be a voice for what we do
Only can if we’re in the room
Pictures of last year
Ended up online
and were shared
How swell
It’s a real good time
But one guy wasn’t there…
Last Hill Day
Yeah we met up with our Reps
And we talked about some regs
Think we met on the capitol steps
Last Hill Day
Yeah we held a briefing on
Health IT one of the morns
Then we gave out some awards
Last Hill Day
We shared our stories with LAs
Spoke about the ACA
Think we brought up Medicaid
Last Hill Day
Yeah I hope we change the law
Till we do we won’t stop-op
Whoa-oh-oah
This Hill Day
Do it all again
This Hill Day
Do it all again
Last year New York brought their fans
So did Texas & Michigan
But one key state didn’t show
South Carolina, where’d you go?
Stephen, you could be their man
Meet with Tim Scott & Lindsey Graham
About Vets & Homelessness
and services for PTS
Our asks last year
Ended up in bills
and statute
Oh yeah
But riding your coattails
With a tip o’ the hat, we’d rule
Yeah
Last Hill Day
Yeah we met up with our Reps
And we talked about some regs
Think we met on the capitol steps
Last Hill Day
Yeah we held a briefing on
Health IT one of the morns
Then we gave out some awards
This Hill Day
Stephen, join us on the Hill
Your elocutionary skill
Can win Congress’ goodwill
This Hill Day
Yeah I hope we change the law
Till we do we won’t stop-op
Whoa-oh-oah
This Hill Day
Should have you, Stephen
This Hill Day
Should have you, Stephen
Credits:
Produced by The National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare
Executive Producer: Linda Rosenberg
Creative Director: Courtney Young
Lyrics by: Susan Partain
Creative Consultant: Heather Cobb
Editor: Mark Eaton (mre2666@gmail.com)
Concept & Direction, Guitar, and Bon Jovi moves by @BeccaCFarley
Vocals and Air Guitar played by @LairaKolkin
Advocacy A-Team played by Susan Partain, @BeccaCFarley, @LairaKolkin, Nina Marshall, and Kirsten Reed
Stephen Colbert’s stunt double played by Mike Weaver
Stephen Colbert’s wedding band played by Bryan Gibb’s wedding band
{ 19 comments… read them below or add one }
This is brilliant… Great work Becca and others – made me smile from ear to ear.
What a great video!!! The Nation is asking, begging, imploring!! How can Stephen Colbert turn down the nation in this time of need?
Wow, Becca and Laira, what a production! How can Stephen not say YES! The National Council has Rock Stars…….
This is so good!!!! Stephen, the mental health community needs you.
Great stuff guys. Well done!
Stephen, the people have spoken. Start planning your trip.
This is fantastic. How could anyone, including Mr. Colbert, resist?
Wonderful Becca! We can’t wait to see you again in DC when Mr. Colbert is there on Hill Day!
After a presentation like that I have confidence that Stephen will stick to his convictions and answer the call. First class job!!!
This is outstanding! Such talent at the National Council! Way to lead with demonstrating how to use social media!
Steven, South Carolina needs YOU!
I always thought the SC in South Carolina meant Stephen Colbert anyway. Now all Stephen has to do is say “Sure Can!” Great job to all.
This is great! If Colbert is there I’ll be there!
Such an awesome video! I love it. You’ve taken Katy Perry to a whole new level… looking forward to another great Hill Day.
Steven,
You definitely can make a huge difference. We need you! You are fearless in your convictions and we need your passion and fame to bring these issues to the forefront.
Thank you for all you for everyone!!
How could Mr. Cobert possibly refuse this fabulous invitation!
This is fabulous. Great job everyone!
Steven,
We can promise you a spot with our singing group if you come to Hill Day. We know what a great voice you have.
See you in June.
Susan Blue
Oh my goodness!!! Becca, I am giving you a “shout out” like no other! That truly was fantastic. You made my day. . .and I’m sure that Steven couldn’t possible ignore such an earnest, creative and FUN request to make a difference! Thank you for a job well done!!!
Awesome production, I hope he accepts this great invitation & I hope I can be there!!
Stephen I look forward to meeting you at the hill. How can you refuse such a very worth cause with a brilliant invitation??
Just Do It, Steven. We need you there ,with us, in a fight for the lives of people with Serious Mental Illness.
Awesome and creative video. As usual you do us proud. Barb