We joined the #NOSHAME Movement!
In May we invited you to join us in the SAFE Project’s No Shame Movement by committing to combat the negative perception of addiction and help us reduce the impact of stigma by signing the #NoShame pledge.
Through our partnership with other like-minded organizations, we were reached over 100,000 people across the U.S. with our message with well over 1000 taking the pledge. To those who joined us in the #NoShame Movement – we appreciate you and your pursuit to end stigma. Click here to see who took the pledge on behalf of the Jamie Daniels Foundation.
Expanding access to collegiate recovery support
Did you know only 15% of colleges and universities in Michigan have collegiate recovery programming? We are working to improve this number by teaming up with SAFE Project to provide virtual training for higher education personnel to establish or improve their recovery support at their school. To learn more or to sign up by June 10, here.
A letter from our executive director
The Jamie Daniels Foundation Executive Director, Chris Perry, highlights some of the year’s greatests successes so far. Read how we are creating hope, support, and change for those struggling with substance use disorder here.
Words matter!
In a new policy statement, the American Academy of Pediatrics is aiming to end the use of harmful, stigmatizing language that has been used to portray substance use disorder. They are instead advocating for the use of medically accurate, person-first terminology. To learn how we are supporting them in this effort, click here.
A heartbreaking statistic
From 2019 to 2021, overdose deaths among adolescents aged 14-18 increased 133%! This new statistic reported by the Journal of the American Medical Association is a result of an even-worsening fentanyl crisis. To read more, click here.
More ways you can support the Jamie Daniels Foundation
Shop Jamie Daniels Foundation #shapethefuture apparel
The more we talk about Substance Use Disorder, the faster we can end it and #shapethefuture. You can help us to end the stigma: support the cause, share the message. Purchase your apparel, here.
Ken Daniels is on CAMEO!
The Jamie Daniels Foundation Co-Founder, Ken Daniels, is providing personalized video messages on CAMEO to raise funds for the foundation. CAMEO is the perfect way to send a loved one encouragement or special occasion wishes. All proceeds will benefit the Jamie Daniels Foundation. Learn more, here.
