Operation Understanding is a movement in action! We have events across the country and online that you won’t want to miss. Our big goal? Inspire people all across the country to host, attend and share our events that help reduce stigma around substance use and mental health. From virtual workshops and film screenings to community gatherings and powerful conversations, there is something for everyone. Find an event near you: recovery2026.org/events #OperationUnderstanding #MobilizeRecovery

Big News for the Recovery Community! This week, @Meta launched America’s Workforce Academy, a groundbreaking new initiative offering free skilled trades training (electrical, plumbing, mechanical systems, fiber installation & more) with travel support, daily stipends, industry credentials, and guaranteed jobs upon completion. Mobilize Recovery applauds this powerful step. For people in recovery rebuilding their lives, access to meaningful employment isn’t just a paycheck – it’s dignity, purpose, structure, and long-term stability. Programs like this remove barriers and open real pathways to the skilled trades. If you or someone you know is in recovery and looking for a fresh start in the trades, this could be a game-changer. Read Mobilize Recovery's full statement here: mobilizerecovery.org/recover…

🌈 Pride, Recovery, and the Power of Belonging This Pride Month, we honor the deep connections between the LGBTQ community and the recovery movement. Both know the weight of stigma, the courage it takes to be visible, and the life-saving power of finding a place where you can show up as your full self. Recovery isn’t just about getting sober; it’s about living openly, with connection and joy. Pride reminds us that everyone deserves spaces of affirmation, belonging, and community care. Read our full blog here: mobilizerecovery.org/pride_r… #MobilizeRecovery

Mobilizers! Workshop Alert! Talking about recovery and other stigmatized topics can be tough. It’s normal to feel nervous, especially because you can’t control how people will respond. The good news? There are smart, practical strategies that can help you create safer, more meaningful conversations. Join Jaclyn Brown for Operation Understanding: Lessons from Tough Conversations. She’ll share effective tools for planning events that reduce discomfort and build real understanding. Whether you’re planning events or just want to get better at having these important conversations, this session will leave you feeling more confident and prepared. Tuesday, June 16th at 7pm EST RSVP Here: recovery2026.org/operation_u… #OperationUnderstanding #MobilizeRecovery

Your voice matters! Contact Your Elected Officials Recovery is a public health issue—and it needs leadership. As we mark 50 years since Operation Understanding, now is the time to call on elected officials to step up. Your message can help drive real support for treatment, rec

What does it take to build a community where people in recovery are truly seen, supported, and safe? Join us on June 25th for Stigma Free Zones: Building Recovery- Ready Communities That Actually Work, a free virtual workshop led by Racquel Garcia. She'll break down real-world lessons from Stigma-Free Zone implementation in Colorado: what worked, what didn't, and how you can bring this model to your own community. 📅 Thursday, June 25 | 7–8 PM ET 💻 Virtual via Zoom 🔗 RSVP here: mobilizerecovery.org/stigma_… #mobilizerecovery

Share your story! In 1976, Operation Understanding changed everything by bringing recovery stories into the light and shattering stigma. Now, 50 years later, it’s your turn. Why does the recovery movement matter to you? How has it shaped your life, your family, or your communit

Ready to Be Part of History? 50 years ago, Operation Understanding changed everything by breaking the silence around recovery. Today, we’re bringing that same vision into 2026 and we need you in it. Across the country, people are stepping up: hosting events, sharing real stories, organizing in their communities, and showing the world what recovery really looks like. Will you join us? Sign up and share this post: recovery2026.org/get_involve… #OperationUnderstanding #MobilizeRecovery

Happy Pride Month! 🌈 #MobilizeRecovery #PrideMonth

Operation Understanding 2026 is focused on building the training, education, and organizational infrastructure needed to carry the recovery movement forward. Advocates, partner organizations, and allied professionals interested in contributing to this work are encouraged to reach out and get involved. To learn more and take action, visit recovery2026.org/ #mobilizerecovery #operationunderstanding

Join us TONIGHT!📢 We’re coming together virtually to share exciting ways grassroots recovery community advocates can get involved all year long — including local community engagement, in-person convenings, digital actions, trainings, and more virtual events. Whether you’re new to advocacy or a seasoned leader, this is your opportunity to plug in and help shape the future of recovery. Reserve your Spot: 7pm EST. mobilizerecovery.org/mobiliz… #MobilizeRecovery #OperationUnderstanding

Recovery happens in every sector of American life — in hospitals and union halls, in schools and courtrooms, in small businesses and federal agencies. The lesson of the 52 is that addiction has never been limited to one community, and neither has recovery. The movement belongs to everyone willing to be part of it. Learn more about Operation Understanding at recovery2026.org/. #mobilizerecovery #operationunderstanding

Mobilizers! It’s that time of year! Join us this Thursday for the Mobilize Recovery 2026 Campaign Announcements! We’re coming together virtually to share exciting ways grassroots recovery community advocates can get involved all year long — including local community engagement, in-person convenings, digital actions, trainings, and more virtual events. Whether you’re new to advocacy or a seasoned leader, this is your opportunity to plug in and help shape the future of recovery. Reserve your Spot: Thursday, May 28th at 7pm EST. mobilizerecovery.org/mobiliz… #MobilizeRecovery #OperationUnderstanding

Mobilize Recovery is partnering with the Global Exchange Conference (GXC) 2026 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, December 6–9. This convening will bring together recovery advocates, clinical professionals, and policy leaders for what is expected to be the largest gathering of its kind. Discounted registration passes are available exclusively through Mobilize Recovery. Register and learn more at mobilizerecovery.org. #mobilizerecovery #operationunderstanding

Operation Understanding 2026 is being built through partnerships across healthcare, criminal justice, education, employment, and housing. Each sector that was represented on the Shoreham risers in 1976 has a counterpart working today to continue that mission. We are grateful for every organization committed to this work. Learn more about Operation Understanding at recovery2026.org/. #mobilizerecovery #operationunderstanding

Language has always been central to the recovery movement. The shift from stigmatizing terminology to person-first, clinically accurate language was not accidental — it was the product of decades of deliberate advocacy, beginning with events like Operation Understanding in 1976. How we speak about addiction continues to shape how we treat the people who have it. Find out more at mobilizerecovery.org. #mobilizerecovery #operationunderstanding Learn more about Operation Understanding at recovery2026.org/. #mobilizerecovery #operationunderstanding

Operation Understanding changed how many Americans perceived addiction. Yet stigma remains a documented barrier to treatment access across healthcare, criminal justice, employment, and housing. The work that began in 1976 continues — and it requires advocates, allies, and institutions willing to push further. Learn more about Operation Understanding at recovery2026.org/. #mobilizerecovery #operationunderstanding

In the five decades since Operation Understanding, the United States has seen the creation of the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, the expansion of Employee Assistance Programs, and the development of evidence-based addiction treatment at scale. Each of these advances traces its roots, in part, to the courage of 52 people who stood on a stage in 1976. Learn more about Operation Understanding at recovery2026.org/. #mobilizerecovery #operationunderstanding

The 50th anniversary of Operation Understanding marks a moment of reflection and recommitment. The 52 pioneers of 1976 demonstrated that organized, public advocacy could change the way a nation understood addiction. That work is not finished — and the recovery movement of 2026 is its direct continuation. For more information, visit mobilizerecovery.org. #mobilizerecovery #operationunderstanding

50 years ago, Operation Understanding changed the recovery movement forever. Today, we're honoring that legacy and building what comes next. Operation Understanding is back, bringing together advocates, families, and communities across the country to strengthen recovery and create lasting change. 🗓️ Events happening nationwide 📖 Stories that break stigma 🛠️ Tools & resources to take action 💙 A movement you can join Whether you're in recovery, supporting a loved one, or simply believe in hope and healing, there's a place for you here. Learn more and get involved: recovery2026.org/ #OperationUnderstanding #MobilizeRecovery