The Alliance also runs advocacy training workshops to help its members gain skills so they can be more effective at advocating with legislators when bills related to mental health issues are at stake. It contributes to the mentoring of young career psychiatrists and their families. It works closely with other groups, such as the Yellow Ribbon Suicide Prevention Program, the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, and the AMA Alliance. It provides Elsa Barton Scholarships for a spouse, partner, or dependent of a disabled, impaired, or deceased physician.