Advocacy Resource Directory
National Policy & Legalization
| Organization | Website | Focus Area | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marijuana Policy Project (MPP) | mpp.org | Policy Reform | Leading organization dedicated to legalizing cannabis in the US; has a Wisconsin-specific chapter with action-oriented resources |
| NORML | norml.org | Consumer Advocacy | Long-established organization advocating for responsible adult marijuana use with state chapters including Wisconsin |
| National Cannabis Industry Association | thecannabisindustry.org | Industry Advocacy | National trade association advancing interests of the responsible cannabis industry through policy advocacy |
| Americans for Safe Access | safeaccessnow.org | Medical Access | Fighting for medical marijuana access through advocacy, education, policy work, and research |
| U.S. Cannabis Council | uscc.org | Federal Reform | Coalition of industry leaders, researchers, and lobbyists dedicated to federal legalization and social equity |
Wisconsin State-Level
| Organization | Website | Focus Area | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin Cannabis Association | wiscannabisassoc.org | Comprehensive | Wisconsin-specific resource covering social justice, education, and business aspects of cannabis |
| Wisconsin Cannabis Activist Network | wiscocan.org | Grassroots Activism | Citizen-led organization working to reform cannabis laws in Wisconsin through collaboration |
| ACLU of Wisconsin - Cannabis Initiative | aclu-wi.org/cannabis | Social Justice | Civil rights approach to cannabis reform, addressing racial disparities in enforcement in Wisconsin |
| Wisconsin NORML | norml.org/chapters/wi | State Reform | Wisconsin chapter of NORML focused on state-specific cannabis policy reform |
| Indigenous Cannabis Industry Association | indigenouscannabis.org | Indigenous Rights | Indigenous-led advocacy for medicinal cannabis in Wisconsin with focus on tribal communities |
Medical & Patient Advocacy
| Organization | Website | Focus Area | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Pain Foundation | uspainfoundation.org/medicalcannabis | Pain Management | Increasing safe, fair access to medical cannabis for people with chronic pain |
| Association of Cannabinoid Specialists | cannaspecialists.org | Medical Standards | Ensuring high standards in cannabis medicine and safeguarding patient care |
| Realm of Caring Foundation | realmofcaring.org | Research & Support | Supporting cannabis research, education, product guidance, and client support |
| United Patients Group | unitedpatientsgroup.com | Patient Resources | Trusted resource for medical cannabis information for physicians and patients |
| Patients Out of Time | patientsoutoftime.com | Medical Education | Educating healthcare professionals and the public about medical cannabis |
Research & Education
| Organization | Website | Focus Area | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Society of Cannabis Clinicians | cannabisclinicians.org | Healthcare Education | Educational and scientific organization for healthcare professionals interested in cannabis |
| Project CBD | projectcbd.org | CBD Research | Promoting and publicizing research into medical uses of CBD and cannabis therapeutics |
| Cannabis Research Coalition | cannabisresearchcoalition.org | Scientific Research | Advancing cannabis research and education through scientific collaboration |
| International Cannabinoid Research Society | icrs.co | Scientific Research | International organization dedicated to scientific research on cannabinoids |
| Americans for Scientific Advancement of Cannabis | asacannabis.org | Science Advocacy | Promoting scientific research and education about cannabis and its potential benefits |
Veterans & Special Populations
| Organization | Website | Focus Area | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veterans Cannabis Project | vetscp.org | Veterans Access | Advocating for veterans' access to medical cannabis as alternative treatment |
| Weed for Warriors Project | wfwproject.org | Veterans Support | Supporting veterans' access to cannabis as an alternative to prescription drugs |
| Next 18 | next18.org | Veterans Wellness | Wisconsin-based nonprofit using golf to provide mental wellness education and support to veterans and first responders |
| NORMAL-ize Autism | normalizeautism.org | Autism Support | Promoting cannabis therapy for autism spectrum disorders and supporting families |
| Parents for Pot | parentsforpot.org | Family Support | Supporting parents who use cannabis responsibly and advocating for family rights |
| Coltyn Turner Foundation | coltynscrohns.org | IBD/Crohn's | Advocating for cannabis as treatment for inflammatory bowel diseases and Crohn's disease |
Social Justice & Equity