Advocate Program, Inc

Advocate Program was excited to be part of the BMSF Grantee Summit last week along with the honorable . This wonderful event provided grantees with the opportunity to come together to share and learn on amazing outcomes and findings in several sectors in our communities including brain health and cancer research. AP’s Pathways to Recovery Program Coordinator Maha Hejazi, shared the work of our Team, who is working to provide a comprehensive community response to individuals with serious mental health including participants of our local problem solving courts.

The Gift of Recovery: This holiday season, Advocate Program hosted an in-person recovery community event bringing people together in both English & Spanish. Through open conversation & shared reflection, participants explored ways to navigate the holidays with intention, connection, & support. Guided by our Peer Recovery Specialists, whose lived experience brings authenticity & trust, the room was filled with engagement, insight, & mutual respect. & food! Don’t forget food! This is what building recovery community looks like: people supporting people, together!

Every holiday season, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) asks that we display a MADD red ribbon in a visible location to remind us to always designate a non-drinking driver. During the holidays this message is important. The Tie One On For Safety message calls for a public commitment because drunk driving is still the most frequently committed violent crime in America and seat belts are our best defense in a crash. MADD’s mission is to end drunk driving, help fight drugged driving, support the victims of these violent but preventable crimes, and avert underage drinking. For more information, please visit: https://madd.org/ #tieoneonforsafety #mothersagainstdrunkdriving #NoDrunkDriving