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OCAAR is dedicated to supporting individuals in and seeking recovery, family members, friends, and anyone impacted by the disease of addiction.
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Our mission to reduce stigma and eliminate discrimination through social change is an important endeavor that our staff, Board of Directors, and volunteers are passionate about and committed to. Our program areas are advocacy work, educational outreach, and recovery support services.
Recovering Peoples Convention
September 16, 2024
Join Ohio Citizen Advocates for Addiction Recovery for our second annual Recovering People's Convention. This convention will a space for Ohio's recovery community to gather and set the agenda for recovery-oriented policy in the state. This will be free and interactive day filled with policy and advocacy discussions. All recovery advocates are welcome, you do not need any prior advocacy experience to attend.If your organization is interested in sponsoring this event, sponsor levels can be found through the red Sponsorship Packet button below. To sponsor the event, please email Molly O'Neill at moneill@oca-ohio.org.
OCAAR Speakers Bureau
Coming Soon! OCAAR is excited to announce our new Speakers Bureau. If you are interested in having OCAAR come and speak to your group, please fill out the form below. We are able to offer the following topics :
Recovery Story | Language of Recovery | Stigma | Recovery Community Organizations
| Recovery Advocacy 101 | Substance Use Disorder 101
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While we are offering this service free of charge, a small honorarium is always appreciated.