What is National Recovery Month?
Lindsey Wood shared her recovery testimonial at the 2023 Stand up for Recovery event.
National Recovery Month is held every September to celebrate the nation’s strong and proud recovery community! It’s a time to spread hope that recovery is possible by raising awareness about mental health and substance use disorders, celebrating the journey of recovery, and promoting the importance of accessible treatment and support systems.
Since 1989, this month has also served as a time for individuals, communities, and organizations to unite to destigmatize these issues, honor the resilience of those in recovery, and emphasize the positive impact that comprehensive treatment can have on individuals and their families’ lives.
In addition to National Recovery Month, International Recovery Day is celebrated on September 30th to recognize globally that recovery is possible and there is hope in a new life after addiction.
Why We Celebrate Recovery
According to Mental Health America’s 2024 State of Mental Health in America report, 18% of adults and 9% of youth in the U.S. experienced a substance use disorder in the past year. Alarmingly, 77% of adults with substance use disorders did not receive treatment. It’s important to note there’s not one single driving factor that leads to addiction. Some people may use substances to help cope with stress and trauma or to help with mental health issues.
At Seven Counties Services, we know that recovery is possible! Realizing the need for help to overcome an addiction is the first step in a journey to sobriety, and we offer services throughout that entire continuum. From initial assessment to long-term supportive housing, our dedicated staff provides services and support to help those who need us to live their best life, substance-free.
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At least 106,429 people died of drug overdoses in the U.S. between December 2022 and November 2023. Of those, 581 deaths were in Jefferson County and 2,108 in Kentucky. In November 2023, Jefferson County had a fatal overdose rate of 5.7 per 100,000 residents, based on the latest reliable data from the CDC. This rate was higher than both Kentucky’s rate of 3.4 and the national rate of 2.3.
Although this data is staggering, we know the fight is not hopeless. Substance use comes in many shapes and forms and affects individuals of all ages, genders, races, and backgrounds. We must continue to raise awareness, break the stigma around addiction recovery, and support those on their journey.
This National Recovery Month, Seven Counties Services will be doing just that and celebrating stories of success through our Faces of Recovery campaign, our annual Stand Up for Recovery! event, and new this year, Golf Fore Recovery!
Faces of Recovery will highlight individuals who have overcome addiction with the help of Seven Counties Services. You’ll be able to witness these powerful testimonies on our social platforms all month long.
Stand Up for Recovery!
Stand Up for Recovery! is an in-person celebration of those who have also overcome their struggles with addiction with help from Seven Counties Services. On September 18 from 12 PM to 1 PM at the Hyatt Regency Louisville, guests are invited to join us for a wonderful lunch and hear guest speakers share uplifting and inspirational testimonials of addiction recovery and how our community can join together and Stand Up for Recovery! View the recap of last year’s joyous celebration.
Golf Fore Recovery!
Golf Fore Recovery! is a charity golf scramble that raises money for a great cause: addiction recovery. Join us on your own, with your best golfing buddy, or with a quartet of friends to enjoy a fantastic day on the greens. The golf scramble will happen Monday, September 23 starting at 8:30 AM at 1040 Valley View Drive, Shepherdsville, KY 40165.
