September is almost here which means it’s time to celebrate National Recovery Month! 

Recovery Month brings together thousands of prevention, treatment, and recovery programs around the country to celebrate one another. Many organizations host special events and activities that allow people to share their progress and their recovery stories. National Recovery Month also helps foster a greater understanding of mental health and substance use disorders.

History of National Recovery Month

National Recovery Month, which started in 1989, is a national observance held every September to promote and support new evidence-based treatment and recovery practices, the nation’s strong and proud recovery community, and the dedication of service providers and communities who make recovery in all its forms possible.

SAMHSA aims to increase public awareness surrounding mental health and addiction recovery. In the years since Recovery Month launched, SAMHSA has timed announcements of initiatives and grant funding during Recovery Month, while collaborating with private and public entities to celebrate individuals during their long-term recoveries.

National Events to Attend: 

Come join us as we celebrate Recovery Month and raise awareness that recovery is possible. Assistant Secretary Dr. Miriam Delphin-Rittmon will lead SAMHSA and other Federal Agencies, Recovery Communities and Organizations in a “Walk for Recovery” here in Washington, DC on September 7 at Union Station, Columbus Circle.

Union Station, Columbus Circle
Washington, D.C.
September 7, 2023
2:30 – 3:30 pm EST

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Faces & Voices of Recovery is coming to Oklahoma this year! We are excited to host the National Recovery Rally at OSU OKC this September! There will be live music, fantastic national speakers, recovery resources, games, activities for kids and adults, food, and so much more!

900 North Portland Avenue
Oklahoma City, OK 73107
September 16, 2023
10:00 am – 2:00 pm CST

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Come join us as we celebrate Recovery Month and raise awareness that recovery is possible. Assistant Secretary Dr. Miriam Delphin-Rittmon will lead SAMHSA and other Federal Agencies, Recovery Communities and Organizations in a “Walk for Recovery” here in Washington, DC on September 7 at Union Station, Columbus Circle.

Mayflower Hotel
1127 Connecticut Ave NW
Washington, DC 20036
September 20, 2023
9:00-10:30 AM

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This year, SAMSHA announced that Oklahoma State University would host the 2023 National Rally for Recovery! It will be held on September 16th, 2023 in Oklahoma City, OK. If you would like to participate please go to our events page to find more details on how to register and join us in September! 

You can learn about other Recovery Month events in SAMHSA’s Region 6 states by checking out the South Southwest ATTC website, here.