Over the last 20 years, National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month (Recovery Month) has inspired millions of people to raise awareness about addiction, share their stories of recovery, and assist others who are still struggling.
This year’s theme, “Join the Voices for Recovery: Together We Learn, Together We Heal,” emphasizes the need to use all available resources, in our communities and on the Internet, to educate people about the disease and to help those with substance use disorders, and those close to them, get support. By opening a dialogue about the harmful effects of alcohol and drug addiction on families, friends, and communities, we can provide hope, healing, and better support those struggling with substance use disorders as they embark on a successful journey of sustained recovery.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and its Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT) created this toolkit to provide you with important resources and information to distribute to different members of your community. It will help you focus your efforts as you plan, launch, and publicize your Recovery Month activities. This toolkit contains three sections:
Media Outreach
Targeted Outreach
Resources
To order hard copies of some of these materials, click here. To download the complete 169 page 2009 Kit, click here. Thanks to your help and the support of committed individuals, families, and communities nationwide, we can hope to continue these efforts across the country for years to come. Our success could not be achieved without your hard work.