2021 National Recovery Month Observance

Now in its 32nd year, Recovery Month celebrates the gains made by those in recovery. Just as we celebrate improvements made by those who are managing other health conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, asthma, and heart disease, we honor those walking in recovery of mental illness and substance use.

Each September, Recovery Month works to promote and support new evidence-based treatment and recovery practices, the emergence of a strong and proud recovery community, and the dedication of service providers and community members across the nation who make recovery in all its forms possible.

2021 Theme

Recovery is for everyone because it benefits everyone. In recovery, we build new connections to ourselves, our families, and our communities. The 2021 National Recovery Month theme from Faces and Voice of Recovery, “Recovery is for Everyone: Every Person, Every Family, Every Community” reminds people in recovery and those who support them, that recovery belongs to all of us. We are all called to end gatekeeping and welcome everyone to recovery by lowering barriers to recovery support, creating inclusive spaces and programs, and broadening our understanding of what recovery means for people with different experiences.

Recovery at Peace River Center

We define recovery services as services available to individuals who have a severe and persistent mental illness. PRC offers a variety of recovery programs that help individuals learn more about their mental illness, which is a treatable medical condition. These programs teach psychoeducation, coping tools, life skills, employment skills, and more. Discover more by visiting our Recovery Programs page.

Get Involved

During the month, which is also Suicide Awareness and Prevention Month, we will share resources and opportunities for you to engage and empower yourself and others to:

• better understand mental illness;
• recognize the importance of mental health;
• eliminate the stigma associated with mental illness; and
• connect individuals to critical community resources so they can heal and thrive.

Join us as we walk alongside those in recovery of a mental illness through the Recovery is a Marathon, Not a Sprint virtual run. Whether you skip, jog or run 26.2 miles, your support is what matters most. We also encourage you to sign-up for one of our upcoming webinars.