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This September marks the 25th annual celebration of Recovery Month, an observance that increases awareness and understanding of mental and substance use disorders. 


This year's theme, "Join the Voices for Recovery: Speak Up, Reach Out," encourages people to openly discuss mental and substance use disorders and emphasizes the reality of recovery. It aims to foster public understanding and acceptance of behavioral health conditions. 

In 2014, National Recovery Month will:

  • Spread the message that behavioral health is essential to health, prevention works, treatment is effective, and people recover from mental and/or substance use disorders;
  • Educate Americans about how people in recovery can achieve healthy lifestyles, both physically and emotionally, and contribute in positive ways to their communities;
  • Guide policymakers, first responders, and faith leaders in providing support and encouraging people to find their own path of recovery; and
  • Celebrate people in long-term recovery and recognize the dedication of prevention, treatment, and recovery support providers. 

Support Mental Health Recovery. Get involved and stay connected with Community Friendship, Inc. Donate, volunteer and become an advocate. Join our conversations about National Recovery Month on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.

 

 

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