Recovery Advocate Network (RAN) was founded to address the staggering and alarming disparity in resource availability for individuals suffering from mental health disorders, processing disorders, substance abuse, trauma healing, and sexual identity challenges. RAN strives to "Break the Stigma" by educating the community about mental health challenges and wellness. Interested in participating? Check out RAN's blog: https://www.recoveryadvocatenetwork.org/blog. RAN Website: https://www.recoveryadvocatenetwork.org RAN's Vision: RAN envisions a world where individuals with mental health challenges receive comprehensive and effective treatment without worrying about financial burdens to themselves, or their families, all without the stigmas often present in society. Until that vision becomes a reality, RAN will continue to work to identify financial alternatives for treatment and continuously educate families, community members, and employers regarding the emotional, functional, and natural needs and abilities of people with mental health challenges. Recovery Advocate Network is excited to join the podcast community. I am your host, Ange, and I am grateful for your support of our mission. I welcome you to join us in building a world where individuals with mental health challenges receive comprehensive and effective treatment without worrying about financial burdens to themselves or their families or the stigma often associated with it. Until that vision becomes a reality, together, we will work to identify financial alternatives for treatment and continuously educate families, community members, and employers regarding the emotional, functional, and natural needs and abilities of people with mental health challenges. We encourage you to join the fight today. Subscribe to our podcast Connect with us at www.recoveryadvocatenetwork.org where you can donate to the mission, read blog posts, and stay in the loop about upcoming events, including fundraising auctions Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube @Recovery_advocate_network, and on Twitter @Ran2Wellness. • We would love to hear your story or learn from your expertise. Email us at [email protected] to be a future guest on this podcast or submit a blog post. If you are interested in sponsoring this podcast and RAN email us at [email protected]. Since this podcast deals with mental health challenges, many episodes may contain triggering topics. If you feel triggered, we encourage you to contact your support system, therapist, national and community support groups, and/or the Global Crisis Text Line by texting 741741. Resources: Website: www.recoveryadvocatenetwork.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/RecoveryAdvocateNetwork/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/recovery_advocate_network YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@recoveryadvocatenetwork1759 Twitter: https://twitter.com/RAN2Wellness Crisis Text Line (US): Text 741741 About the Host: Angela Gill Nelms is a co-founder and CEO of Recovery Advocate Network, focusing on mental wellness. Her primary objectives include educating individuals on what wellness truly means, eliminating the stigma surrounding mental health, and helping those who require treatment to find the financial resources to live their best lives. #BeBraveBeBadass. www.AngelaGillNelms.com