Center for Public Advocacy
Contact Us
- advocacy@hazelden.org
- 651-213-4269
Center for Public Advocacy
How to advocate
Become a part of Hazelden's public advocacy campaign
If you are interested in joining the Hazelden public advocacy campaign send an email to Advocacy@hazelden.org, include your contact information and how you would like to help, or just go to our and see what you can do.
Advocate for yourself or a loved one
Know your rights. Don't be afraid to stand up and speak out for the benefits required under the law. Ask questions and get clarification. Negotiating with your insurance provider can be stressful and difficult. Don't give up.
Get training and tell your recovery story
Advocating can be difficult. Read Advocacy with Anonymity for some ideas on how you can advocate.
Go to recovery events in your community
See upcoming events in the recovery community.
Volunteer
Provide recovery support to people returning to your community from treatment or incarceration
Provide financial support for recovery advocacy in your community
You can donate to the Center for Public Advocacy.
Write letters, call, or visit your elected officials
In order to find out who your elected officials are, enter your zip code at http://www.congress.org/.
Your elected officials should know:
this is an issue you and other voters deeply care about
un-treated addiction directly affects nearly 70% of Americans as it drains resources and cripples souls
the disease of addiction is an equal opportunity destroyer
and the solution depends on informed, bipartisan action.
