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At the core of the Unshame California campaign are the thousands of Californians impacted by substance use disorder. They are our parents, siblings, children, friends, coworkers, and neighbors. These are their stories.

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Deanna

September is National Suicide Prevention Month. In 2020, we lost over 4,000 Californians to suicide. We have the power to change that moving forward. More...

Amber

Amber's son, Dreason, had the brightest smile, and he'd always light up the room. More...

Yerson

Growth and connection can happen within a family at any point, and it starts with speaking up. More...

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Unshame California is brought to you by the Department of Healthcare Services (DHCS) in partnership with Shatterproof


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