Advocates for Recovery Colorado - Recovery Ambassador Training

Join us at the Clear Creek Rec Center to see how you can make a difference and support recovery in your community. Breakfast will be included. The training is from 9am to 12pm and will be followed by Q&A and a listening forum.

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 movement

Learning Objectives:

• What is a Recovery Ambassador​ - The roles and responsibilities
• The Why - Why we need Recovery Ambassadors
• What is Recovery​ - The 4 major dimensions and guiding principles
• Impact of Stigma​ - How stigma can discredit recovery
• Importance of Language​ - Why the words we use matter
• Recovery Messaging​ - How to tell your story in a way that makes a positive impact
• How to make a change​ - How to be an advocate and lead the change
• Taking Action​ - Next steps to support recovery in your community

This training is approved for three hours of continuing education by the Colorado Peer & Family Specialist Certification Board.

Thanks to Clear Creek Metropolitan Recreation District for helping us bring this training to Clear Creek.