Champion the Cause

Champions of Change are passionate leaders who work towards creating a culture of understanding, encourage open conversations, and provide proactive interventions to public health challenges. You can be one, too.

What Are Champions of Change?

Members of the Champion of Change Cohort are individuals who actively drive positive transformations and advancements in the field of ACEs, overdose, and suicide. These champions:

  • lead initiatives, highlight the importance of evidence-based policies, and collaborate with diverse stakeholders to address health disparities, promote wellness, and enhance the overall health of communities.
  • work daily in suicide prevention, promote mental health awareness, reduce stigma, and foster a supporting environment in the community.
  • actively engage in initiatives to educate others about risk factors and provide resources for help with overdose, suicide, and adverse childhood experiences.

Hear from Champions

Champions of Change are passionate leaders who work towards creating a culture of understanding, encourage open conversations, and provide proactive interventions to public health challenges. Click each photo to learn more about and hear from some of our Champions.

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Join the Cause

As a member of the Champion for Change Cohort, your efforts will support Healthy People 2030 objectives which align with our goals.

Benefits

By joining the Champions of Change Cohort, you will unlock a powerful path towards creating impact. You’ll gain access to specialized skill-building trainings and connect with a network of other leaders. As a member, you’ll be equipped with resources that will accelerate your ability to make meaningful change in a comprehensive, community-centered way. Here are a few other rewards you can gain by participating:

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In-depth training on addressing ACEs, overdose, and suicide in a comprehensive manner.

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Networking opportunities with like-minded individuals and experts in the field of ACEs, overdose, suicide, mental health and public health.

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Access to resources, toolkits, and materials to support community initiatives.

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Recognition as a Champion of Change in ACEs, overdose, and suicide from APHA and CDC.

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Support to continue your prevention work in promoting the prevention of adverse childhood experiences, overdoses, and suicide in communities.

What to Expect as a Champion

Ready to make a difference? As a member of the cohort, here’s what you can expect to do alongside other champions:

  1. 1
    Commit
    to actively engaging in the training program.
  2. 2
    Share
    the knowledge gained from the training with at least three to five individuals in your community or partners.
  3. 3
    Participate
    in group discussions and feedback sessions to enhance learning and collaboration.
  4. 4
    Implement
    or enhance at least one community-based initiative related to the topic areas within six months of completing the training.
  5. 5
    Provide
    feedback on the effectiveness of the shared messaging program. Suggest improvements for future cohorts.
  6. 6
    Complete
    two trainings to qualify you to receive your Certificate of Completion as a Champion of Change.

Interested in becoming
a Champion?

Email Us at championofchange@apha.org