National Recovery Month was started in 1989 to bring awareness to the importance of better understanding mental health and substance use disorders. During this month take the time to educate the public, celebrate individuals in recovery and support the service providers and communities who make healing possible.
September Is National Recovery Month
(Updated: Aug. 27, 2026, 5:33 p.m.)
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