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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.

Dec 6

Brittany Encourages People To Believe in Themselves

Brittany's on a recovery journey, learning to love herself the way she deserves.

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Nov 20

Melissa Helps Others Feel Welcomed

Melissa reminds us that it’s important to accept everyone we meet, including people who use substances.

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Nov 12

Danny’s Faith Helped Him To Give Back

When Danny was a youth in prison, he started writing about his life and his faith.

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Oct 21

Kaly Provides Support Without Judgment

Kaly's harm reduction approach means meeting people where they are and creating a safe space for them.

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Aug 29

Catherine Talks about Maximizing Human Potential through Harm Reduction

Catherine believes in the profound strength of the human spirit and knows that people can accomplish incredible things, no matter their circ

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Aug 22

Marissa Knows It's All About Support

Marissa and her team don't just offer supplies and resources, but they offer connection without judgment.

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Aug 14

Mike Inspires Us to Be Free of Judgment

He knows that all people are worthy of love and compassion.

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Aug 13

Kaly Knows that Naloxone Saves Lives

Two people are alive because Kaly used a simple harm reduction tool: naloxone.

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May 3

Julio Wants to Help Others Thrive

Help can come from all sorts of people in our communities.

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Jan 30

Danny Talks About How Addiction Can Happen to Anyone

Danny wants to honor Kathy's life and memory.

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Jan 12

Juli Takes Action

Addiction didn't run in Tyler's family.

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Sep 20, 2023

"We Are Someone's Loved One"

Andres has a growth mindset, something he gained as a direct result of his substance use disorder and recovery.

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Aug 31, 2023

Danielle and BriarPatch Food Co-op Take Action for their Community

“I love that I get an opportunity to show up and help somebody in some, maybe small and meaningful way every day.”

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Dec 201 min read

Recovery Journeys

Cameron Is Proud To Be Himself

His favorite part of recovery has been thriving in his own skin and living his values.

Sean Pays It Forward by Supporting Others

Sep 201 min read

Giving Back

Sean Pays It Forward by Supporting Others

Since deciding to learn more about himself and focus on his recovery, Sean has applied what he’s learned to help others.

Melissa Found Connection in Her Recovery

Sep 111 min read

Lived Experience

Melissa Found Connection in Her Recovery

When Melissa started pursuing her recovery, she found the community and support she'd been looking for through her relationship with God.

Dr. Christina is Changing her Community Through Education and Compassion

Dr. Christina talks about what she has learned about opioid use disorder (OUD) and medications that can treat OUD.

Bryant Talks About the Science of Addiction

Bryant shares how educating himself and those around him has helped reduce the stigma of blame.

Deanna Shares the Importance of Family

Journeying Toward Hope: Supporting Her Brother's Recovery from Opioid Use Disorder and Overcoming Stigma Together.

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