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September is National Recovery Month

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Each September, communities across the country recognize National Recovery Month, lifting up the millions of people in recovery from substance use and mental health challenges. This observance is both a celebration of resilience and a reminder of the work still needed to break stigma, expand access to care, and support those still struggling.


Recovery is not a solitary path. It requires community, compassion, and the conviction that healing is possible. As people of faith, we are called to walk beside those in recovery, affirming their courage and embodying love without judgment.


Scripture

“But I will restore you to health and heal your wounds, declares the Lord.” — Jeremiah 30:17

God’s promise of healing assures us that even in brokenness, there is hope. Recovery is a sacred journey of restoration and renewal.


Prayer

God of mercy and grace, Give courage to those struggling with substance use and mental illness. Wrap them in your care and grant them a vision of the life that awaits in recovery. Empower families, friends, and communities to respond with compassion, not judgment. Help us all to embody your restorative love and to stand alongside our neighbors with hope. AMEN.


Action

Here are some meaningful ways to support recovery this month:

  • Learn how to recognize and respond to an overdose.

  • Educate yourself about evidence-based care available for those seeking help.

  • Support stigma reduction by speaking openly about recovery as a journey of courage, not shame.

  • Stand beside others—listen, encourage, and offer presence without judgment.


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