There's #NoShame in Getting Help for Mental Health & Addiction

Take the Pledge Toolkit Education Program Join the Coalition

SAFE Project believes there is No Shame in getting help or in talking about mental health and addiction. Join us in creating a nationwide movement by signing our pledge to end stigma and support others in speaking up about their own disorders.

Take the pledge below to support the ability to get help without judgement and receive your certificate in acknowledgement of your commitment to saving lives by fighting the stigma.

Help Stop the Stigma: Take the No Shame Pledge

- “I understand that addiction is a disease, and I pledge to eliminate the stigma for individuals experiencing it.
- I commit to learning more about the disease of addiction, the mental health challenges that contribute to it, and to changing the conversation surrounding it.
- I will encourage individuals to seek the help and treatment needed to address addiction and mental health challenges by providing a shame-free environment.
- For individuals in recovery, I pledge to support them through their lifelong journey to a self-directed, safe, productive, and successful life.”
Commit to the Pledge and Receive Your Printable Certificate
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The No Shame Toolkit

Our newly-updated toolkit is tailor-made to help you spread the word! Materials include suggested social media posts and accompanying graphics, a sample press release for organizations, and a downloadable pledge certificate.

Learn More and Download the Toolkit

No Shame Education Program

The No Shame Education Program is a fundamental course on substance addiction and mental health that is universal, innovative, and evidence-informed. The program builds out knowledge of the four principles listed on SAFE Project’s No Shame Pledge and aims to end stigma.

Get the No Shame Education Program