Welcome to Advocacy in Action, a comprehensive course designed to empower you with the knowledge, tools, and strategies needed to become an effective advocate for recovery. Advocacy is at the heart of creating meaningful change—whether it’s influencing policies, educating communities, or sharing stories that break stigma and inspire action. Through this course, you’ll explore the history, principles, and practices of recovery advocacy and learn how to apply them in real-world settings to drive progress for individuals and communities.

What You’ll Learn

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

1. Understand Advocacy Basics: Learn the principles of advocacy and its role in the recovery movement.
2. Build Advocacy Skills: Assess your abilities, strengthen your capacity, and organize for impact.
3. Engage and Educate: Effectively work with policymakers, communities, and organizations.
4. Communicate with Purpose: Use storytelling and clear communication to inspire change.
5. Develop Action Plans: Create and execute personalized advocacy plans for real-world success.

Why This Course Matters

Advocacy is about more than just raising awareness; it’s about creating actionable change. Whether you’re new to advocacy or looking to enhance your skills, this course will equip you with the tools to confidently advocate for recovery at individual, community, and national levels. Together, we’ll work to build a movement that empowers individuals, strengthens communities, and ensures recovery for all.

Let’s get started on this journey to make a difference!