Advocates for Recovery Colorado & Peer 180 - Recovery Ambassador Training

201 South Avenue,Grand Junction CO 81501

31 May, 2023

Description

Join us at Peer 180 RCO to see how you can make a difference and support recovery in your community. Lunch will be included. Training Benefits: Become a leader in the recovery community​Form new partnerships and connections with local organizations and networks​Reduce stigma and discrimination​Change the mindsets of all Americans ​Participate in the recovery advocacy movementLearning Objectives: What is a Recovery Ambassador​ - The roles and responsibilitiesThe Why - Why we need Recovery AmbassadorsWhat is Recovery​ - The 4 major dimensions and guiding principlesImpact of Stigma​ - How stigma can discredit recoveryImportance of Language​ - Why the words we use matterRecovery Messaging​ - How to tell your story in a way that makes a positive impactHow to make a change​ - How to be an advocate and lead the changeTaking Action​ - Next steps to support recovery in your communityThis training is approved for three hours of continuing education by the Colorado Peer & Family Specialist Certification Board. Thanks to Peer 180 RCO for helping us bring this training to Grand Junction.