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The colors you see now are used to represent the care that we give to all those we serve. Green symbolizes the health, peace, and stability that we give our consumers. Though our colors have changed, we still stay to the same mission we have always followed. https://www.can-dc.org/about daily 0.75 2026-03-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/625efadded207745eaaf8a34/1650393357377-0L1RW3B40T67PTA4LKSY/Frame+14.png About Us https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/625efadded207745eaaf8a34/1650393415113-OXYU38LOQKNQ49YRBBBU/Frame+17.png About Us https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/625efadded207745eaaf8a34/1650393427743-3EUT2REFC3WQ0D6ZQ2VN/Frame+18.png About Us https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/625efadded207745eaaf8a34/88a2e741-e29a-4438-a9f1-367ad67906ae/Effie+for+Vector+image.jpg About Us - CAN's Co-Founder + Long-Time Executive Director Effie Smith passed away on September 11, 2020. For nearly two decades, she worked tirelessly for the rights and well-being of mental health consumers in Washington DC. Effie was a powerful force for collaboration and change, offering her expertise and insights to the DC Department of Behavioral Health to improve mental health services. Her legacy of support, advocacy, and resilience lives on in everything CAN does today. https://www.can-dc.org/about/7ss48f9gl4hwe22zv9etlihkidjrxo-j8z9c monthly 0.5 2024-06-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/625efadded207745eaaf8a34/6f13f8c6-be58-41e2-9245-521f42b27e47/Screenshot+%2875%29.jpg About Us - Remembering the life of Dr. Bertha Holliday - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.can-dc.org/about/grief-awareness-day monthly 0.5 2023-08-31 https://www.can-dc.org/learn-more daily 0.75 2023-07-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/625efadded207745eaaf8a34/9d93807e-24a6-4077-ba47-47befa3fb3a5/Mask+group-1.png Learn More - How can I advocate for myself? Every person makes choices about actions they take in life. You make better choices about your mental health when you are informed about how the mental health system works: You have respect for yourself, and you expect respect from others. You understand your rights in getting services. You accept your responsibilities as you advocate for and protect your rights. You can make a difference by standing up and being heard. Consumer Action Network (CAN) provides technical assistance to individuals who want to learn to advocate for themselves and others. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/625efadded207745eaaf8a34/b73ace79-628d-48d8-a004-056433e62934/Mask+group.png Learn More - Education and Recovery Access to information is the first step in making decisions and choices in treatment. What do I need to know about recovery? What services and supports are best for me (or for my family member)? What services can I (or my family member) get? How can I access the services I need (or my family member needs)? CAN discusses these questions and more in the seminars and workshops we present as an independent peer advocacy organization. CAN brings the views of the consumer to the forefront to show that recovery is possible. We are the proof! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/625efadded207745eaaf8a34/a9bb7153-380c-43ab-ad7a-eab1a2dad10f/Mask+group-2.png Learn More - Why Mediation? Everyone will encounter conflict at times. You may have problems with a person you live with. Perhaps you disagree with the treatment you are receiving. You might be having trouble with your case manager. You may ask “how can I get the services that are right for my child?” You want to find a solution to your problem without a lot of fuss. You might be able to solve the problem informally by meeting with the person you disagree with to talk things through. CAN has a track record of success helping consumers and others find common ground. 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