Advocacy Unlimited offers education in self, systems, and legislative advocacy skills for persons with, or in recovery from, psychiatric disabilities or co-occurring disorders.
Recovery University
Recovery University is a 60-hour advanced training and certification program for Recovery Support Specialists.
Date Change!
Young Adult "Super Advocate" Graduation Special Invitation! Previously scheduled for February 18th, AU's second Young Adult ''Super Advocate'' Graduation will now be held Friday, March 5th from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at Capitol Region Mental Health Center, Hartford, CT. All are welcome to attend. See Super Advocates for details
Curso de educación en español ¡Aplíque ahora! Los cursos de educación en español para defensores son planificados para el Invierno 2009. El siguiente curso comienza 4 de diciembre de 2009. Mirar Horario de Curso para detalles. Para más información, mirar el Curso de Educación, o llámenos en nuestra oficina 860-667-0460, ext. 312.
Advocacy Unlimited, in conjunction with CCAR, is offering GED classes. Take this opportunity to transform your future and enroll today! See GED Classes for more info.
Advocacy Unlimited, Inc. is a statewide nonprofit organization in Connecticut that helps countless persons with, or in recovery from, psychiatric disabilities or co-occurring disorders and their families in many ways. Our mission is to improve the quality of their lives. We achieve this through a comprehensive education course that provides extensive training in self, systems, and legislative advocacy skills.
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Census Bureau Looking to Fill Thousands of Jobs The U.S. Census Bureau is recruiting thousands of temporary, part-time census takers for the 2010 Census ($17 - $22 per hour). CCAR's Hartford Recovery Community Center will be offering training and conducting tests. See 2010 Census Workers for more info.
Tribute to Judi Chamberlin Long-time mad movement activist Judi Chamberlin, a remarkable advocate, friend, and civil rights hero, died January 16th at the age of 65. See the excellent NPR Tribute.
Search the Internet and raise money for AU! You can help raise money for Advocacy Unlimited just by searching the Internet. How simple is that?! Learn how.
AU's Advocacy Education Course is open to any Connecticut resident who has, or is in recovery from, a psychiatric disability or co-occurring disorder and who is age 18 or older and a registered voter.
Graduates are placed within the community for six months and become part of a grassroots network of trained advocates that help others in their recovery, especially by advocating for their rights and also teaching them to advocate for themselves. Our core value and belief is that everyone should be treated equally regardless of race, gender, or disability. Knowledge and skills ensure that people play a central role in shaping the services and policies that affect their lives.
Advocacy Unlimited also provides a wealth of information, support, and resources pertaining to mental health and the issues surrounding mental illness, including awareness and stigma. AU has developed a network of mental health advocates across Connecticut trained to help and support others with psychiatric disabilities or co-occurring disorders.
Mindlink.org was developed by Advocacy Unlimited, Inc. to meet the informational, support, and networking needs of people in recovery from psychiatric disabilities or co-occurring disorders, their families, and their supporters across the state of Connecticut. (Read more about Mindlink.org)
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Employment
Did you know that, in addition to the jobs posted on our Job Opportunities page, there are links to several other online resources listing jobs for persons with disabilities? See Other Employment Resources.