As part of our strategic plan MPN is currently developing community based affiliates across Montana. These affiliates are run by people in recovery for people in recovery. Each one has a unique focus and perspective.
Affiliate Expectations
Represent people in recovery in a positive light
Outreach to current local members
Recruit new members (people in recovery)
Fundraising for the affiliate/organization (all donations must be submitted to the MPN main office)
Be a local advocate for recovery oriented behavioral health services
Communicate with other affiliates and the main office regularly
Disseminate recovery materials locally
Optional Affiliate Activities
Advocate locally for recovery oriented behavioral health services
Host Peer Support Specialist to Peer Support Specialist (PSS2PSS) meetings
Facilitate peer support recovery groups
Host trainings, presentations, walks, recovery talks, fund raising, etc.
Host MPN member networking call/meeting
Attend/Join Local Advisory Council or Service Area Authority Meetings
Want to learn more about affiliates?
Check out the Developing Local Affiliates information on our training page!
If you are interested in developing an affiliate in your community or if your recovery organization would like to become an affiliate of MPN complete the application.