September has been designated as Recovery Month, an observance designed to promote the societal benefits of prevention, treatment, and recovery for mental and substance use disorders, celebrate people in recovery, laud the contributions of treatment and service providers, and promote the message that recovery in all its forms is possible. This year’s theme, “Join the Voices for Recovery: Together on Pathways to Wellness,” is designed to emphasize that there are many unique ways people can prevent behavioral health issues, seek treatment, and sustain recovery. The theme is also designed to highlight the importance of mental, physical, and emotional well-being, as well as the value of family, friends, and community members throughout the recovery journey.
A National Hub Event related to this observance is scheduled to be held in Providence, RI, on Saturday, 21 September. For more information about this event, please visit:
Rhode Island Rally for Recovery
For more information about Recovery Month, please visit:
U.S. Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration: Recovery Month
U.S. Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration: 2013 Recovery Month Toolkit
Presidential Proclamation – National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month, 2013
Background information:
U.S. Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration
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