September is recognized as National Recovery Month. It’s a time where we come together to congratulate those who have overcome their addictions and to recognize the achievements of people currently working toward sobriety. It’s also meant to promote the societal benefits of prevention, treatment and recovery for substance use and mental health disorders.
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) with the United States Department of Health and Human Services is behind this initiative. They say the point of this month is to spread the positive message that behavioral health is essential to overall health, prevention works, treatment is effective and recovery is possible.
In addition to promoting the message that recovery in all forms is possible, the goal is to encourage citizens to take action to help expand and improve the availability of effective prevention, treatment, and recovery services to those in need.
There are a few local organizations that are currently working to create places for recovery within our communities, including David’s Courage in Plymouth and Hope Restored in North Judson.
For more information about National Recovery Month, visit RecoveryMonth.gov.
