December 3rd is a DAY of ACTION for RECOVERY!
HELP PASS FEDERAL LEGISLATION TO IMPROVE RECOVERY SUPPORT SERVICES THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES!
CARA 2014 needs YOUR HELP!
On September 17th, a bipartisan group of Senators introduced S. 2839, the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act of 2014.
The Comprehensive Addiction Recovery Act (CARA) 2014 is the most expansive federal, bipartisan legislation to date for addiction support services, designating between $40 million and $80 million toward advancing treatment and recovery support services in state and local communities across the country for recovery community organizations, recovery high schools and collegiate recovery programs.
This legislation will save lives!
Both are strong supporters of this important legislation!
Young People in Recoveryis organizing a Day of Action to call our Members of Congress to urge them to support CARA 2014.
Sen. Utah Senator Orrin Hatch(202) 224-5251
Sen. Utah Senator Michael Lee(202) 224-5444
Also, please take a moment to ask your Utah Representative to support the House companion bill when it is introduced.
You can find out who your UT Representative is here.
You can find contact information for your UT Representative here.
Just follow the script bellow:
Them: Representative’s office, how can I help you?
You: Hi, my name is [Your Name], and I’m a resident of [Your State].
I support Senate Bill 2839: The Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act of 2014. This bill is very important to improve recovery support services in the United States. I’m calling to urge the Representative to support the companion bill when it is introduced into the House.
Them: Thank you for calling. Can I get your name again and your address?
You: Yes. My name is . . . and my address is . . .
Them: I will let the Representative know you called.
You: Thank you for your time!
Please take a moment to contact you members of Congress on
December 3rd to help pass this important legislation!