Goal
Raise Awareness and Reduce Stigma: Cultivate an understanding of trauma and addiction, targeting misconceptions and stereotypes.
Increase public awareness each year through targeted campaigns and educational initiatives. Tailor awareness efforts to address specific local needs and concerns related to mental health and addiction.
Platform for Lived Experiences: Establish a dynamic platform for individuals with lived experiences to share diverse stories, creating a rich tapestry of insights. Host a minimum of five (5) events annually, ensuring representation from various backgrounds and perspectives. Prioritize inclusivity and diversity in speaker selection to reflect a broad spectrum of experiences.
Advocate Evidence and Abstinence-Based Approaches: Champion evidence-based practices in trauma and addiction recovery, emphasizing research-backed methods. Collaborate with research institutions and charities to integrate the latest findings into prevention, treatment, and recovery approaches.
Support Accessible Services: Back organizations and charities working to remove barriers to trauma and addiction services, ensuring equitable access for everyone. Secure partnerships with local businesses and collaborate with local governments, nonprofits, and service providers to identify and address specific barriers.
Inspire Community Action: Empower community members to initiate S.M.A.R.T changes in mental health awareness as well as trauma and addiction recovery and establish community-led projects each year, ranging from awareness campaigns to support groups. Provide resources, training, and support for community leaders to take on active roles in mental health promotion.
Vision
We envision a world where meaningful mental health and addiction support is available to all, nurturing a culture where open and honest discussions about these crucial issues are seamlessly woven into the fabric of everyday life.
Mission
Empower 2 Recover is a foundation committed to mental health and addiction recovery, cultivating a secure and inclusive space for learning, connection, and action. Through our events and initiatives, including our Alternative Recovery Network, we aim to diminish stigma and champion evidence-based approaches to trauma and addiction. Our mission is to empower individuals and communities, actively contributing to a more compassionate and supportive society.
Values
Compassion: Extend empathy and support to everyone, regardless of their background or circumstances.
Inclusivity: Create a welcoming and accessible environment for individuals of all races, genders, ages, abilities, and identities.
Collaboration: Recognize the importance of working collectively with others to achieve our shared goals.
Evidence and Abstinence-Based: Commit to utilizing the latest research, best practices, and lived experiences to regularly update and shape our programming.
Action-Oriented: Inspire attendees to take manageable steps in their own communities, actively contributing to mental health advocacy as well as trauma and addiction recovery.