September is National Recovery Month. Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra describes the purpose of this month in the following statement:
“National Recovery Month represents an opportunity to recognize the strength and resilience of individuals who have triumphed over addiction and mental health challenges. Mental health and substance use disorders (SUD) are often misunderstood, stigmatized, and overlooked, but at their heart are people in despair looking for an open door and a helping hand.
…By commemorating National Recovery Month, we affirm that recovery is attainable, and a living testament to the myriad services, treatments, and support systems that make this transformation possible.”
Please see the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA) National Recovery Month website to access a toolkit and additional information on how we can all play a role in supporting recovery and positive mental health.
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