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speakers bureau

VOICES of RECOVERY- VT can provide speakers for your group. We have many people who can share their inspiring personal experiences — focusing on what is helpful in their recovery journeys. We also can provide speakers who are family members, friends, or service providers.

  • Some of our speakers are people with mental illness.
  • Some have addictions.
  • Some are family members and close friends.
  • Some are professional service providers.

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“The speaker made everyone feel so welcome and encouraged. Even though it was a small group there was a wonderful discussion that lasted even after she left. Her candor to discuss her challenges and trials then a joyful celebration of her successes left the group open and insightful; reflective of each person’s own journey or recovery and plans for the future.”

“Gave me a different outlook — never give up hope. I needed to hear that again…how important a clinician’s interactions with a person are… I knew this from reading, but to hear it first hand from an individual is very powerful. The smallest comments by providers/professionals can make the biggest difference.”

This speakers bureau “is very meaningful to me, as a spouse of someone with mental illness, we confront stigma and all kinds of issues 24 hours a day. And I’m so happy that there’s a group in Chittenden County in Vermont that’s starting to address some of these issues that have long been festering, and bringing it to light and raising consciousness.”

“This was a very helpful workshop — one of the best and most helpful I have ever attended — and most hopeful!”

“I’m so happy I came here tonight. In all the years I’ve been associated with [my son's case worker], I’ve never been to anything like this. A program like this is long overdue. It’s the first time I heard my son share like this… I feel like it was a real breakthrough.”

“Students spoke about your visit as being one of the most important class sessions that we had this semester and very much appreciated your candor about your experience.”