Advocacy

Advocacy at Fresh Start Recovery

Our Perspective on Advocacy

At Fresh Start Recovery, advocacy is about more than raising awareness—it’s about creating real change by focusing on issues that matter to our community, such as addiction, recovery, and healing. We are committed to making a difference through collaboration, connection, and the powerful stories of those we serve.

Collaborating for Impact

Our advocacy efforts are built on partnerships with government bodies, community leaders, service providers, and employers. By working together, we aim to influence public policy, enhance public understanding, and reduce stigma. Through our Fresh Perspectives Videos and Community Perspective Lunch discussions, we share the voices and stories of individuals and families affected by addiction, amplifying their experiences to drive change and foster a more compassionate community.

Key Areas of Focus

• Public Policy: We advocate for increased investment in recovery programs and affordable housing, working to shape policies that support long-term recovery and provide the necessary resources for individuals to thrive.
• Public Understanding: Our mission includes reducing stigma and fostering a deeper understanding of addiction and recovery. We share powerful personal stories through our Fresh Perspectives Videos, allowing the voices of those affected to resonate within our community and beyond.
• Employer Engagement: We encourage employers to recognize the value of hiring individuals in recovery, opening up opportunities for those ready to rebuild their lives.
• Service Provider Accountability: By collaborating with service providers, we ensure that our clients receive respectful, non-discriminatory support, critical to their recovery journey.

Building a Stronger Recovery Community

Advocacy at Fresh Start Recovery is about building a network of support through meaningful connections. We weave a tapestry of relationships among clients, alumni, staff, and community partners, forming a resilient recovery community. Our Community Perspective Lunch discussions with major community leaders and stakeholders allow us to engage in deep conversations that influence local and national recovery efforts.

Driving Change Through Engagement

We actively engage with policymakers, community leaders, and influencers to drive meaningful change in addiction recovery. By sharing our experiences and the stories of those we serve, we advocate for legislation and initiatives that remove barriers to treatment, provide ongoing support for those in recovery, and help to destigmatize addiction.

Empowering Our Community to Advocate

Empowerment is at the heart of our advocacy efforts. We believe in equipping our community with the tools and knowledge they need to become advocates in their own right. Through participation in awareness campaigns, events, and the sharing of personal recovery stories, our community members are essential in advancing the cause of recovery.

Join Our Advocacy Efforts

We invite you to stand with us in our advocacy efforts. Together, we can create a world where recovery is accessible to all, where communities embrace those in recovery, and where the stigma of addiction is a thing of the past. Whether you’re a policymaker, community member, or someone in recovery, your voice matters. Join us as we advocate for a brighter future for all those impacted by addiction.

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