The Words Matter webinar, a snapshot of the Faces & Voices of Recovery signature Our Stories Have Power training, explores how our words affect people  in recovery. The webinar discusses research on common terminology and debunks commonly held beliefs and myths.  Participants will learn ways to eliminate stigmatizing language through storytelling and conducting a stigma audit.

The Impact of Stigma on Access to Services examines how public, self, and structural stigma 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 reenforcing or reducing stigma and gain practical tools to shift narratives and center...

This webinar will highlight how the insights and perspectives of people with lived experience can help reduce stigma related to substance use and recovery. Participants will explore the value of lived experience in challenging misconceptions, shaping services, and fostering more compassionate and effective responses in communities and systems.