OCA's Mission

The mission of Ohio Citizen Advocates for Chemical Dependency Prevention and Treatment is to eliminate the stigma and discrimination associated with alcohol and other drug addiction by:  

  • educating the public that alcohol and other drug addiction is a preventable, treatable medical illness,  
  • reducing barriers to treatment, and  
  • advocating for a system of care that supports a continuum of effective alcohol and other drug services.

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Help Fight the Stigma
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  • Learn how you can make government listen.
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Recovery Voices Count

OCA has been selected to lead the state in a national campaign with Faces and Voices of Recovery (FAVOR).  The campaign will:
  • Get people registered to vote
  • Educate voters on issues and candidates that impact the lives of people in recovery from the addiction to alcohol and other drugs
  • Encourage and help voters "GET OUT THE VOTE"
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OCA Names 2007 Award Winners For

 
Advocates chat with legislators before the Legislative Day
Reception on October 30, 2007