A talented, creative, and fun-loving young man, Ben struggled with anxiety and depression and had difficulty finding his voice. Ben wanted to please others, but in doing so lacked the assertiveness and resiliency skills to advocate for his own needs. This inability resulted in Ben succumbing to peer pressure, leading to recreational drug use. After being prescribed a generous Opioid prescription for oral surgery, Ben became addicted. Ben battled substance use disorder more than eight years, and attempted to overcome it through eleven inpatient rehabs and a spiritual awakening through Alcoholics Anonymous. While Ben's life was cut short, his legacy will live on by providing hope and resources to many in need. We will never forget Ben, and will speak up to make a difference. Will YOU?
Our History
After losing Ben to an accidental overdose in 2016, we saw the need to destigmatize the disease of addiction, so that sufferers and their families get the help they need. We founded SPEAK UP for BEN to Break the Silence, End the Stigma, and Never Forget, by providing education and resources to the community. We've consistently grown since then, all thanks to the helping hands of our amazing community of supporters, BEN’s FRIENDS!
Our Mission
Through compassion and understanding of the family disease of addiction, we seek to provide education, support, comfort and healing to people who are at risk for, experiencing, or recovering from Substance Use Disorder, their families, and the families of those who lost their battle. This will be accomplished through educational forums, community events, and by providing supportive programming through a Community Healing Center in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.
Company Overview
SPEAK UP for BEN, Inc. is a Pennsylvania non-profit corporation with 501c3 tax-exempt status. EIN 83-1903956
Company Details
- Employees
- 2
- Founded
- -
- Address
- Bethlehem, Pa 18017, Us
- Industry
- Philanthropic Fundraising Services
- NAICS
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Grantmaking and Giving ServicesGrantmaking FoundationsVoluntary Health OrganizationsOther Grantmaking and Giving Services
- Website
- https://speakupforben.org
- HQ
- Bethlehem, PA
- Competitors
- Community Action Lehigh Valley, PACIE, Community Services for Children, Inc., Lehigh Valley Chamber, Valley Health Partners Community Health Center, United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley, Communities In Schools of Eastern Pennsylvania, Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corp., Hanover Hill Behavioral Health, Aspire Child & Family Services.
Speak Up For Ben, Inc. Questions
Speak Up For Ben, Inc.'s website is https://speakupforben.org
Speak Up For Ben, Inc.'s LinkedIn profile is https://www.linkedin.com/company/speak-up-for-ben
Speak Up For Ben, Inc. has
2 employees.
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employees at Speak Up For Ben, Inc..
Speak Up For Ben, Inc.'s industry is
Philanthropic Fundraising Services
Speak Up For Ben, Inc.'s top competitors are
Community Action Lehigh Valley,
Pacie,
Community Services For Children, Inc.,
Lehigh Valley Chamber,
Valley Health Partners Community Health Center,
United Way Of The Greater Lehigh Valley,
Communities In Schools Of Eastern Pennsylvania,
Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corp.,
Hanover Hill Behavioral Health,
Aspire Child & Family Services.
Speak Up For Ben, Inc.'s categories are Philanthropic Fundraising Services
Speak Up For Ben, Inc.'s founding year is 2018
