September is National Recovery Month, a time to celebrate those who have overcome substance use disorder (SUD) and support those still on their journey to recovery. This month, we honor the strength and resilience of individuals in recovery and recognize the importance of mental health and SUD treatment. Let's use this month to raise awareness, reduce stigma and share stories of hope. Together, we can build a stronger, healthier community where recovery is embraced. Find recovery services and support in Sacramento County at Safer Sacramento.
Here are some events happening this month to show your support:
Sept. 4 - Recovery Happens Event at the State Capital
Location: West Steps of the State Capital 1315 10th St, Sacramento. Time: 9 am. - 3 p.m. Learn more at Safer Sacramento.
Sept. 18 - Sac County Healthy Beginnings Training Event
Join us on Sept. 18 from 1 - 2 p.m. for a free online training, “Psychosocial Risk for Pregnant and Parenting Women with a History of Substance Misuse: Building a Foundation for Gender-Specific Treatment and Care,” presented by Ira J. Chasnoff, MD. Registration required. Learn more and register here.
Safer Sacramento Fentanyl Awareness Project: The “Ripple Effect” Blog
The fentanyl crisis is complex because it’s affecting everyone: the person who has struggled for years with a substance use disorder to the teen experimenting with pills for the first time, to the individual seeking relief from anxiety, depression, or physical pain with a legitimate pharmaceutical medication that was a fake pill laced with a lethal dose of fentanyl. Fentanyl does not discriminate and some communities are hit harder than others. Read the latest installment of Safer Sacramento’s documentary blog series, “The Ripple Effect.” You can learn about the impact of fentanyl on vulnerable communities at Safer Sacramento.
Sept. 30 - International Recovery Day
This day is a reminder that recovery is possible, to honor and support those in recovery. Together, we can break the stigma, spread awareness and build a safer Sacramento where recovery is embraced and supported by all.