National Recovery Month
National Recovery Month (Recovery Month), which started in 1989, is observed every September to promote and support new evidence-based treatment and recovery practices, the nation’s strong and proud recovery community, and the dedication of service providers and communities who make recovery possible.
SAMHSA aims to increase public awareness surrounding mental health and addiction recovery. In the years since Recovery Month launched, SAMHSA has timed announcements of initiatives and grant funding during Recovery Month, while collaborating with private and public entities to celebrate individuals during their long-term recoveries.
Recovery Month Toolkit
Recovery Month Toolkit
Access the one-stop shop for resources and messaging you can share with your audiences.
SAMHSA Celebrates Recovery Month
SAMHSA Celebrates Recovery Month
Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Arthur Kleinschmidt celebrates National Recovery Month and discusses SAMHSA’s recovery priorities.
Resources
- National Institute on Drug Abuse: Words Matter: Preferred Language for Talking About Addiction
- Centers for Disease Control: Stigma Reduction
Support Groups
- NAMI Family Support Group is a peer-led support group for any adult with a loved one who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition.
Treatment
- Buprenorphine Practitioner Locator
- FindTreatment.gov
- FindSupport.gov
- Staying Connected Is Important: Virtual Recovery Resources Fact Sheet (PDF | 98 KB)
Recovery
Training
Overdose Prevention
Resources for College Students
- 2025 Collegiate Recovery Directory (PDF | 20 MB) describes programs offered by members of the Association of Recovery in Higher Education.