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Celebrating Recovery Month

Recovery Month is an annual observance that takes place during the month of September.

The Recovery Month observance highlights the societal benefits of substance abuse treatment, lauds the contributions of treatment providers, and promotes the message that recovery from substance abuse, in all its forms, is possible. The observance also encourages citizens to take action in helping to expand and improve the ability of effective substance abuse treatment for those in need. Each year a new theme or emphasis is elected for the observance.

Recovery Month provides a platform to celebrate people in recovery and those who served them. Each September, thousands of treatment programs around the country celebrate their successes and share them with their neighbors, friends, and colleagues in an effort to educate the public about treatment, how it works, for whom, and why. Substance abuse treatment providers have made significant accomplishments, having transformed the lives of untold thousands of Americans. These successes often go unnoticed by the broader population; therefore, Recovery Month provides a vehicle to celebrate these successes.

Recovery Month also serves to educate the public on substance abuse as a national health crisis, that addiction is treatable, and recovery is possible.

Recovery Month highlights the benefits of treatment for not only the affected individual, but for their family, friends, workplace, and society as a whole. Educating the public reduces the stigma associated with addiction and treatment. Accurate knowledge of the addiction helps people to understand the importance of supporting treatment programs, those who work within the treatment field, and those in need of treatment.

What To Expect for Hands Across The Bridge September 13, 2025

  • Bridge Linking Ceremony
    Participants join hands across a bridge or symbolic location to show unity in recovery and honor lives lost to addiction.

     

  • Speakers
    We will have Guest Speakers share personal stories and messages of hope.

     

  • Recovery Countdown
    A meaningful moment where everyone’s recovery time is added together, celebrating the collective strength of the recovery community.

     

  • Resource Tables
    Local treatment centers, support organizations, and community services provide information, resources, and wellness tools.

     

  • Moment of Silence
    An opportunity to reflect and honor those who have been lost to addiction or overdose.

     

  • Celebration of Recovery
    Recovery milestones are recognized, often with music, positive encouragement, and cake.

     

  • Food & Refreshments
    Free meals or snacks are provided to create a welcoming, family-friendly environment.

     

  • Kids’ Activities
    Family-friendly options like games, face painting or bounce houses to keep children engaged.

     

  • Music & Entertainment
    Music played by a DJ to keep the energy upbeat and celebratory throughout the event.

     

  • Raffle
    Raffle tickets are available for purchase, with chances to win recovery-related items or prizes donated by local businesses.

Interested in Sponsoring or Participating?
If you’d like to become a sponsor for this event or future events—or if your organization is interested in hosting a resource table—please reach out to one of our board members. We’d love to connect with you!

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