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Invitations to make a difference and create a world where TMS is readily accessible to everyone.

TMS has helped thousands of people feel like themselves again. Every action on this page helps the next person find it sooner. Pick what fits your life. Small or big, it all moves the mission forward.

Your words matter

Share your story

Your story could be the reason someone else finds TMS. Tell us how you found it and how it changed your life or a loved one's life. With your okay, we may share it on our website, in our newsletter, and in our materials.

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Attend an event

FACTMS holds events in person and online. They raise money and awareness so more people can reach TMS. Come meet the community and hear real stories.

The easiest first step

Become a Social Media Champion

Share ready to post graphics with your own network and help TMS reach more people. It takes only a few minutes, and we make everything for you. This is the simplest way to start as a TMS Advocate.

See what every advocate getsWant to do more? Become a TMS Advocate

The FACTMS advocacy community

Become a TMS Advocate

No pressure. Just purpose.

“The Advocates with Lived Experience community brings together people who have received TMS and those who’ve devoted their careers to TMS to increase awareness and of their own experiences, which hopefully will encourage others to learn more about it.“

Add your voice

When patient stories and voices are visible, stigma decreases and awareness expands.

“After the first week, I felt like a different person. The effect was almost magical.”
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One community, three ways to help

Find the level that fits your life right now.

Every level is part of the same community. Most people begin as a Champion and grow into a deeper role over time. You can move between levels whenever you like.

The Advocates with Lived Experience community structureThree nested groups. The Champions Community is the largest outer circle with thousands of supporters. The Advisors group sits inside it with 30 to 50 engaged advocates. The Leadership Circle is the innermost core with about 15 leaders.ChampionsAdvisorsLeadershipCircle

  • Champions Community

    Thousands of supporters

    The wider movement that spreads awareness and shares FACTMS resources with their own networks.

  • Advisors

    30 to 50 engaged advocates

    Ambassadors who give feedback, take part in projects, and share their stories at FACTMS events.

  • Leadership Circle

    About 15 members

    A visible, active leadership group that guides the community with FACTMS board members and nonvoting advisors.

Compare the levels

What you can do at each level.

Scroll sideways to compare all three levels.

Three levels of Advocates with Lived Experience, side by side.

ChampionsThe wider movementAdvisorsEngaged advocatesLeadership CircleGuides the community
Who it is forAnyone who supports the cause and wants an easy way to help.Advocates who want to stay active and help shape what FACTMS does.Advocates ready to lead, set direction, and represent the community in public.
About how manyThousands30 to 50 advocatesAbout 15 members
What we ask of you Light
A few minutes when you can, plus a yearly community gathering.		 Moderate
Quarterly virtual gathering, plus a few projects.		 Ongoing
Monthly virtual gathering, plus leadership work.
What you will do
  • Post the graphics we make for you
  • Tell your story online for others to find
  • Invite others to follow and learn
  • Give feedback that shapes FACTMS projects
  • Take part in awareness campaigns
  • Share your story at FACTMS events, online and in person
  • Everything Champions do
  • Guide strategy with the FACTMS board
  • Represent the community at events and in the media
  • Welcome and mentor new advocates
  • Everything the other levels do
Ways to share your storyOnline, through social posts and a written story on our site.Online and at FACTMS virtual events.Online, at FACTMS events, and with the media.
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The best part

FACTMS does the heavy lifting. You just add your voice.

Whichever level you choose, you never start from a blank page. Every advocate gets:

Ready to post graphics sized for Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook, so sharing takes seconds.

Caption and story templates you can use as written or make your own.

A simple story toolkit for sharing online or on camera, at your comfort level.

A real person at FACTMS to help you get ready, including speaker support for events.

Your voice belongs here.

Start wherever feels right. There is no wrong way to help, and no pressure to do more than you want to.

Join the communityWant to see who leads FACTMS first? Meet the Board of Directors.