SUD Voices Listening Session – Virtual
let’s make sure the system works for real people.
We live in the Capitol’s shadow, but too many individuals and families still can’t get help when they need it. SUD Voices for Change is making sure decisions made in Sacramento reflect real experiences—across California.
Why join?
Your voice will help shape how California invests opioid settlement funds. Don’t let policymakers and system administrators guess what communities need—tell them directly.
Who should attend:
- Individuals who are active substance users, participants in recovery from substance use, and or other participants impacted by SUD, such as a caretakers, loved ones or others impacted by SUD.
- Individuals living on Skid Row or in unhoused communities
- Veterans, LGBTQ+ community members, and formerly incarcerated individuals
- Residents of all 8 Los Angeles Service Planning Areas (SPAs)
We want to hear your experience, including:
- The shuffle: Have you or someone you love been bounced between programs?
- Housing: How do you focus on recovery without stable housing?
- Access: Were services culturally responsive and in your language?
- The wait: How long did it take to get a slot when you needed help most?
Your time matters:
The Focus Groups are virtual conversations designed to foster a deeper understanding of the SUD issues presented, encouraging participants to respond to one another's comments in a safe, non-judgmental environment.
Participants receive a $25 Digital Target Gift Card for their active participation.
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