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

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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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Submit a No Shame Selfie!

Once you have taken the pledge, we would love for you to share a selfie with you holding up your printed and signed pledge. Please use the form below and you could be highlighted in our materials!

The No Shame Toolkit

We have developed this updated social media toolkit for you to use to help spread the word. Materials include suggested social media posts and accompanying graphics, news brief, outreach email, and a downloadable pledge certificate and postcard.

No Shame Toolkit