Contact - Be a Part of the Conversation

ContactKim Porter, CFRS2021-08-19T08:44:05-04:00

We’d Love to Hear From You.

We hope that you will Be a Part of the Conversation and let us know how we can continue to improve our services.
Please use the form below to:

let us know how we can improve this website
recommend books or entries to include on our Conversation Inspiration page that might be helpful to others
tell us about treatment providers, support groups, or other resources with which you have had a positive experience
ask us to contact you about connecting with your community or place of business
volunteer your time and/or talent

Our Mission

Be a Part of the Conversation equips families and communities in Pennsylvania with skills and resources to understand substance use, addiction, and related health issues. We provide community programs, foster supportive connections, highlight lived experiences, and challenge stigma.

Our Vision

A community without stigma or misinformation around substance use and addiction.

Our Core Values

Connection – We are committed to providing a network of resources that facilitates and supports recovery for those struggling with substance use, as well as those who love them. We value relationships between individuals with shared experiences and access to those with relevant knowledge. Integrity – As an organization with a focus on potentially life threatening or life altering challenges, we have a responsibility to maintain a high level of fidelity and transparency when delivering subject matter. Compassion – We base our work on a genuine desire to help those concerned about or impacted by substance use. We create an environment that instills a sense of belonging, safety, and hope. Responsiveness – We provide prompt, thoughtful, and innovative service when community needs arise. We are committed to expanding our knowledge and consulting with Subject Matter Experts in order to share the most relevant and fact-based information. Inclusivity – Our approach is inclusive, diverse and nonjudgmental. We honor multiple pathways to recovery and are accepting of varying perspectives. We meet people where they are in their beliefs and evolving awareness.