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PRO-ACT is a well-respected, highly visible and vibrant grassroots organization
for people affected by Substance Use Disorders and their family members. Membership
includes individuals in recovery, family members and allies throughout Southeastern
Pennsylvania. PRO-ACT members “put a face on recovery.” By being
public about recovery and through the power of personal stories, our membership
is an incredible teaching and healing force. PRO-ACT works to shape public
policy, reduce the stigma of addiction and actively promote recovery through
community
programs and activities. PRO-ACT provides hope!
Public Information
Community education is a critical to reducing stigma and helping the community
understand the disease of Substance Use Disorder.
- 24-Hour Information Support Line 800-221-6333
- Website: www.proact.org
- Monthly e-newsletter
- Public Awareness Campaigns
- Coordinated Pennsylvania’s “Addiction & Recovery: Communities
Take Action” Campaign
- Developed and published Consumer Guides for 1) Consumer
Guide to Sober Housing, 2) Consumer Guide to Medication Assisted Recovery
and 3) Consumer Guide to Pennsylvania’s
Drug and Alcohol Insurance Law: Pennsylvania’s Act 106 of 1989
Peer Education and Support
Peer education and support is key in helping families and individuals gain
the knowledge and skills to understand the illness and sustain long-term recovery.
- Mentoring and Recovery Coaching Program
- Family Education Program: Helped over 1000 families learn about Substance
Use Disorder, provide hope for recovery and deal constructively with the illness.
- Recovery Life Skills
- Peer Leadership Academy- building leaders within the community.
Advocacy
Advocacy is our strongest tool to effect change. PRO-ACT provides a voice for
the recovery community at the local, state and federal level. Some of our advocacy
efforts include:
- Act 106- helps individuals and families protect their rights to minimum
treatment guarantees afforded by this ACT.
- V3 Coalition One Voice for Prevention Treatment and Recovery Support-
PRO-ACT hosts and provides organizational support bringing together the voices
of prevention,
treatment and recovery support.
- Recovery Voices Count- PRO-ACT coordinates a state-wide effort to register
and mobilize voters, holds town meetings and meets with legislators.
Recovery Support Services
PRO-ACT provides peer-driven recovery support services designed to help people
access and sustain long-term recovery. They are provided in the community as
well as through our three Recovery Community Centers. PRO-ACT’ served
over 16,000 individuals in recovery and their families in Fiscal Year 2007/2008 |
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