Members of Community Advocates assist people in resolving problems, facilitate workshops on self-advocacy, and participate on relevant committees and boards. We use a team approach to advocacy resolution in order to develop the best outcomes for the problems we address, and to provide learning opportunities and mutual support for advocacy staff. We work with individuals and groups to teach skills that will enhance a person's ability to speak for himself or herself, in a way that fosters recovery.
Speaking-up for yourself is a very important part of your recovery journey. Having the right attitude, learning how to be assertive so you can make your own choices about your life, educating yourself, and developing the negotiation skills to achieve your goals, are all components of self-advocacy.
If you want to learn more about being your own advocate, Community Advocates provides self-advocacy workshops. Please call the Community Advocates' office at 610-270-0375.