Language Matters

A woman comforting her daughter at a shelter

“Unhoused” and “Homeless” – What’s the Difference?

The best advice from advocates: talk about the issues and use terms that people use to refer to their own lived experience.

Why We Use “Substance Use Health”

Putting substance use on a spectrum creates a space for more open conversations about safer, healthier, more manageable consumption.

From condemnation to compassion

The shift away from saying “committing suicide” goes beyond semantics.

Black Like Whom?

A broader term captures the rich diversity within communities. Why we use ‘ACB’ over ‘Black’

How’s the weather?

With stigmatizing language, things can get pretty cloudy

Power to the People

Using person-first language to make an important distinction

Banish Stigmatizing Language to Make Room for Understanding

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