Recovery Month

Welcome to Recovery Month! Recovery Month celebrates the gains made by those in recovery from substance use and mental health, just as we celebrate improvements made by those who are managing other health conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, asthma, and heart disease.

Each September, Recovery Month works to promote and support new evidence-based treatment and recovery practices, the emergence of a strong and proud recovery community, and the dedication of service providers and community members across the nation who make recovery in all its forms possible.

Recovery Month, started in 1989, is a national observance held every September to recognize the importance of evidence-based treatment and recovery practices, support the strong recovery community, and honor the tireless work of recovery service providers and community members that make recovery possible.

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Recovery Month Kick-Off Luncheon

Luncheon Recovery Month Save the Date

This luncheon serves to launch Recovery Month, showcasing the power of recovery and celebrating the strides our community has made. The event included guest speakers from SAMHSA, ONDCP, and other key public officials.

The luncheon will be hosted at the National Press Club in Washington, DC, on Thursday, September 5th, 12 PM till 2 PM local time. This event is by invitation only.

National Rally for Recovery

This year we're honored to partner with the Chicago Recovering Communities Coalition (CRCC) and North Illinois Recovery Community Organization (NIRCO) for the National Rally for Recovery on Saturday, September 21st, in Chicago, IL, 9 AM till 4 PM local time.

Join the recovery nation for a free day full of live music and entertainment, recovery and community resources, national speakers and breakout panels, recovery-centered education and community awareness, and food and activities for all ages!

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International Recovery Day

Until now, recovery communities have been limited to uniting and celebrating recovery by holding local rallies, walks, and other events. Through the use of the Internet we can now bridge the geographical and time zone barriers, allowing us to join all folks in recovery from all addictions, including all recovery pathways – all around the globe – all on the same day. We invite you to join our International Recovery Day community worldwide by registering on this site today. We will then send you a token by email that will allow you to launch your own virtual firework this September 30th. Later on, we will send you a reminder to go online September 30th and watch for yourself as you launch your firework into the sky – to be joined by countless others in recovery launching their own fireworks from all around the globe.

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Kickoff Luncheon - Livestream

Kickoff Luncheon - SAMHSA Walk for Recovery

Kickoff Luncheon - Interview Highlights

Recovery Month - Wrap-Up

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