West Virginia Department of Human Services Joins Nationwide Observance of National Recovery Month

West Virginia Department of Human Services joins nationwide observance of National Recovery Month

The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Office of Drug Control Policy (ODCP) joins partners nationwide in recognizing September as National Recovery Month. This observance promotes evidence-based treatment and recovery practices, celebrates the nation’s recovery community, and acknowledges the service providers and communities that make recovery possible. “Recovery Month is an important time to […]

Recovery Month: September reminds us that recovery is possible – The News Journal

September is quickly approaching, with schools back in session and fall in the air. September is also Recovery Month. Recovery Month actually starts a day earlier each year, with International Overdose Awareness Day on August 31. The goal of both the Awareness Day and Recovery Month is to raise awareness of the number of people affected by overdoses, as well as substance use in general, and allows the communities to support those beginning their…

Rockville Goes Purple to Raise Awareness During National Recovery Month

In their ongoing effort to raise awareness about the national impact of opioid addiction and signal hope for recovery, Rockville’s Mayor and Council will proclaim September as National Recovery Month.  Rockville Goes Purple is the city’s campaign, organized in partnership with county and state agencies, to spotlight the opioid epidemic and its effect on the community.  Members of the Mayor and Council were expected to attend the 10th Annual Mont…