Unite To Face Addiction

THE DAY THE SILENCE ENDS

October 4, 2015 - Washington, DC

Addiction impacts one out of three families in America. Sadly, today more than 90% of people in need of treatment or recovery do not receive it – this discrimination must end now. 10.4.15 is the day the silence will end for more than 85 million people directly impacted by this devastating health problem.

The historic UNITE to Face Addiction rally will ignite a growing movement to demand solutions to the addiction crisis. In order to do this, we need your help.

Whether or not you can join us in Washington, DC on October 4, 2015, your contribution can help ensure the success of this transformative event and launch a national campaign that will forever change how we UNITE to Face Addiction.

The time has come to UNITE to Face Addiction and stand up for recovery. On October 4, 2015 a transformative event will take place in Washington, DC that will ignite and build a movement to address one of the most pressing health issues of our time.

Why you should go

Want to make history? Join us In a show of solidarity and collective force in our nation’s capital on October 4th! Together we can help the 22 million Americans with addiction, stand up for the 23 million more in recovery, and urgently act to save the 350 lives lost each day.

What to look forward to

UNITE to Face Addiction is a grassroots advocacy initiative bringing together people, communities, and organizations working on addiction solutions across a wide spectrum. We are coming together to let our nation know that addiction is preventable and treatable, that far too many of those affected have been incarcerated, and that people can and do get well. Addiction cannot be ignored any longer.

Stories of Purpose

Addiction and recovery impact individuals, families, and communities in many different ways. We are purposefully coming together to let our nation know that addiction is preventable and treatable, that far too many of those affected have been incarcerated, and that people can and do get well. What motivates you? Send us your personal story about why you’re going to DC. We’re building story themes around “It’s Time to . . .,” “Remember, Recover,” and “End the Silence.” For those who can’t make it to DC, no problem! Join us in spirit and send us your story about how you’re Facing Addiction.

Who We Are

The UNITE to Face Addiction rally is being organized by Facing Addiction Inc., a 501(c)3 organization dedicated to finding solutions to the addiction crisis, as well as an independent coalition of national, state, and local non-profit organizations.

Vision

Bring together the best resources in the field in order to reduce the human and social costs of addiction, every year, until this public health crisis is eliminated.

Mission

Build a grassroots constituency to give the millions affected by addiction a voice
“Rebrand addiction” to create the understanding, empathy, outrage and demand urgently needed to advance solutions
Increase access to effective prevention, treatment and recovery programs
Translate scientific innovation into useful tools and services
Advocate for governments to implement evidence-based policies and regulatory practices to end addiction
Widely share the proof of long-term recovery

Founding Board of Directors

John Silverman, Chairman: Owner, SilverSEAL Corporation – New York, NY
Todd Hollander, Vice Chairman: Private Investor – New York, NY
Terry Meyerhoff Rubenstein, Secretary: Director, Meyerhoff Family Office – Baltimore, MD
Charles E. Johnson: Managing Director, TANO Capital – San Francisco, CA
Janet Zagorin: Client Services Officer, Sidley Austin LLP – New York, NY
Robin Kiam Aviv: Non-Profit Advisor – New York, NY
R. Steven Hicks: Chairman, Capstar Partners – Austin, TX  
Stacie Mathewson: Founder, The Stacie Mathewson Foundation – Reno, NV

Facing Addiction Leadership Staff

Jim Hood: Co-Founder & Post-Event Organization Director
Greg Williams: Co-Founder & UNITE to Face Addiction Campaign Director
Johan Sorensen: Chief Strategy Officer
Dara Meyer: Event Director

Facing Addiction Steering Committee

A. Thomas McLellan, Ph.D., Committee Chair: Chairman Emeritus of Treatment Research Institute, Former Deputy Director of The Office of National Drug Control Policy
Carol McDaid: Principal of Capital Decisions, Inc.
Ivana Grahovac: Executive Director of Transforming Youth Recovery
Justin Luke Riley: President & CEO of Young People In Recovery
Marcia Lee Taylor: President & CEO of Partnership for Drug Free Kids
Patty Metcalf McCarthy: Executive Director of Faces & Voices of Recovery
Paul Samuels, J.D.: Director & President of Legal Action Center
Samuel A. Ball, Ph.D.: President & CEO of CASAColumbia

Facing Addiction Advisory Committee

Ann Wiesner
Bob Lindsey
Cindy Testa McCullagh
Don Chapman
Don Fertman
Felice Axelrod
Hampton Shaddock
Jessica Teal
Johnny Allem
Josh Pegram
Judy Rummler
Kasim Sulton
Mary Becker
Peggy Cusack
Stacia Murphy
Stephanie Berger
Susan Broderick
Tom Hill
Tym Rourke

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