How you can help
Here are some things you can do to make a difference for those struggling with addiction — and their families.
Change your language
Learn how to choose supportive words that treat those with addiction with respect and compassion.
Take a pledge
Pledge to describe addiction as a treatable disease and use empowering language instead of words that hurt.
Get resources
Your organization can help fight stigma and create nationwide change. Contact us at endstigma@shatterproof.org.
Make your voice heard
There are real solutions to this crisis. Support our work to enact them.
How stigma affects the opioid crisis
Negative attitudes about people with addiction directly affects their ability to find help and recover.
Our plan to fight stigma
We're coordinating with partners nationwide to end stigma.
With your help, we can empower change.
Support our mission to increase access to recovery, prevention, and mental health resources for everyone who needs them.