6th Annual Rally and Advocacy Day

Vincent Vescelius, CCAR Recovery Coach & Certified Peer Recovery Coach, Jessie Barnhart, SUD Behavioral Health Therapist, and Ashley Knight, Peer Support Specialist, CCAR. represented Family Medical Center of Michigan at the 6th Annual Rally and Advocacy Day held at the Michigan State Capitol on Thursday, May 18. “Be the Voice of Change” - UFAM Rally 2023 is a great opportunity for those in Michigan to be heard!

The UFAM Rally creates ‘Strength in Unity’ to eliminate stigma, highlight improved access to treatment, support prevention, and promote recovery from addiction through advocacy, education, and outreach.

This year’s speakers were Pam Lynch- Harm Reduction Michigan, Rob Martin-Recovery Advocate, Denise Barney-Clinical Director, Meridian Health Services.