[ORN] The Impact of Stigma on Access to Services
The Impact of Stigma on Access to Services examines how stigma—public, self, and structural—creates real barriers for people with substance use disorders in accessing care and recovery support. Participants will explore the role of language, policy, and provider attitudes in reinforcing or reducing stigma, and gain practical tools to shift narratives, advocate for change, and center lived experience. Designed for providers, peers, and advocates, the session underscores that addressing stigma isn’t optional—it’s a critical part of an effective public health response.
Evan Done
Evan Done began as a volunteer at Utah’s statewide recovery community organization, the Utah Support Advocates for Recovery Awareness (USARA), in 2015 and has extensive experience in the non-profit sector. Originally a systems administrator and programmer, he has used his wide array of information technology skills to assist non-profit, social service, and public policy organizations to further their mission and heighten their impact.
Evan is a person in long-term recovery from both a substance use and mood disorder and has been on USARA’s staff since April 2017. With over ten years of experience in social justice advocacy, he is dedicated to creating a more equitable and sustainable world.
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