 Contact your lawmakers today and urge them to cosponsor the Comprehensive Addiction Resources Emergency (CARE) Act (S.1365, H.R.2569). Tackling our nation’s addiction crisis starts with a commitment to treatment and recovery services.
The bill, sponsored by Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Representative Elijah Cummings (D-MD), recognizes the scope of the crisis and the resources necessary to truly affect change. The bill provides state and local governments with $100 billion in federal funding over ten years to expand access to evidence-based treatment and recovery support services. The bill also recognizes the importance of workforce development by authorizing $500 million in workforce development funding for professionals treating substance use disorders.
NAADAC is proud to champion this legislation and was thrilled to support its introduction. We ask now that you help us advocate for the resources needed to build a SUD workforce that meets the demands of the crisis.
Contact your lawmakers TODAY: Please call the U.S. Capitol directly at 202-224-3121 and urge your Representative/Senator to cosponsor the Comprehensive Addiction Resources Emergency (CARE) Act (S.1365, H.R.2569). Click here to find your U.S. Representative. Click here to find your U.S. Senator.
What you need to say: "As an addiction professional and constituent, I strongly urge you to cosponsor the Comprehensive Addiction Resources Emergency (CARE) Act (S.1365/H.R.2569). The CARE Act seeks to address the ongoing addiction crisis by providing state and local governments with dedicated resources for SUD treatment and recovery services and for building a workforce that meet the challenges of this ongoing crisis."
Remember to provide your contact information to your Representative/Senator!
Thank you for your dedication to support those in need of addiction and mental health prevention, intervention, treatment, and recovery support!
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