Project Overview:
We Are Worthwhile is a public service campaign that encourages people who experience SUDs related to opioids, alcohol, cannabis, prescription medications, and other drugs to share their stories and connect with peers in recovery. The We Are Worthwhile campaign features local people who are in recovery, talking about how self-stigma got in their way, and how they overcame it to find support in a recovery community of peers. More information is available at www.weareworthwhile.org Persons who wish to connect can call or text 802.234.1550 and will get a response within a day.
Partners:
Mt. Ascutney Hospital and Health Center and Turning Point Recovery Center of Springfield VT
Project Resources:
Materials for promoting the We Are Worthwhile campaign include social media post series, posters, flyers, and a brochure. All members of the community are invited to download, share, and promote the content by print or through digital platforms.
Social Media Posts:
Substance Use Disorder affected Taysa and her daughters. But today, they are all in recovery, and Taysa says “I’ve learned a new way to guide my family. I’ve learned skills to share with others. I bought my own home last year, a home for all of us, that’s safe and loving.” Join us at weareworthwhile.org to read Taysa’s story.
You are not alone. Recovery from alcohol, cannabis, opioid, or other drug use is in reach. Call or text 802.234.1550 to talk with a peer in recovery.
Sarah reflects, “One of the first lessons I learned in my recovery is that I need people who are like me, who are struggling with the same things I’m struggling with, so that I know I’m not alone. There are people out there who are exactly like me.” Join us at weareworthwhile.org to read Sarah’s story.
You are not alone. Recovery from alcohol, cannabis, opioid, or other drug use is in reach. Call or text 802.234.1550 to talk with a peer in recovery.
Looking back on his Substance Use Disorder, Jr says, “I felt that I was not worth it, I was worthless, I had no value. And my recovery began with me needing to realize that I’m a person of value, and that I am worth it.” Join us at weareworthwhile.org to read Jr’s story.
You are not alone. Recovery from alcohol, cannabis, opioid, or other drug use is in reach. Call or text 802.234.1550 to talk with a peer in recovery.
Melissa says, “Having a recovery community is so, so important. Just to be able to look at someone–not even say anything– and know they have been in your shoes is huge.” Join us at weareworthwhile.org to read Melissa’s story.
You are not alone. Recovery from alcohol, cannabis, opioid, or other drug use is in reach. Call or text 802.234.1550 to talk with a peer in recovery.
Raelyn shares, “I went to inpatient treatment for the first time at 38 years old, and through that process I was able to really look at my past. Look at myself and really pick up some life skills, coping skills.” Join us at weareworthwhile.org to read Raelyn’s story.
You are not alone. Recovery from alcohol, cannabis, opioid, or other drug use is in reach. Call or text 802.234.1550 to talk with a peer in recovery.
William says, “For most people, recovery is an ongoing process, with new growth every step of the way. It became clear to me early on that I couldn’t do it alone. And the good news was, I didn’t have to.” Join us at weareworthwhile.org to read William’s story.
You are not alone. Recovery from alcohol, cannabis, opioid, or other drug use is in reach. Call or text 802.234.1550 to talk with a peer in recovery.
Taysa says, “Self-stigma was a huge barrier for me to find recovery, because trauma wasn’t spoken about in the generation prior to me.” But now in recovery, “Today, I can honestly say I like who I am. I admire who I am. I’m resilient. I’m strong. I’m a leader, an educator, a role model.” Join us at weareworthwhile.org to read Taysa’s story.
You are not alone. Recovery from alcohol, cannabis, opioid, or other drug use is in reach. Call or text 802.234.1550 to talk with a peer in recovery.
