Greater Falls Connections and Turning Point Recovery Center of Springfield will be co-hosting a series of events to celebrate National Recovery Month during the month of September. The events support people in recovery and draw attention to critical prevention, treatment, and recovery support services. Recovery Month celebrates the benefits of recovery from both mental and substance use disorders.
The local events that will support the national effort include:
- Raising Kids & Recovery Kick-Off: Check out our new peer-based, trauma-informed program that supports people raising kids while in recovery. This is a new dynamic two-generation model designed to break the cycle of addiction. Wednesdays from 1-2:30 starting September 12th at Parks Place, 44 School St. Bellows Falls.
- Families in Recovery (Italian Feast): We invite families affected by substance use disorders to join us for an evening of family fun & games. Friday, September 13th from 6-8 PM at Parks Place, 44 School St. Bellows Falls.
- Songs & Stories of Hope: Drop by the Flat Iron Cafe to listen to performers Jenny Burtis, Julie Cermola, Neil Blanchette, and Charles Collins (AKA “Bruno’s Human”.) The performances will be followed by a candlelight vigil. Friday, September 20th 5:30-7:30 PM at the Flat Iron Cafe 51 Square, Bellow Falls.
- Free Car Wash- Meet & Greet: Come by O’Reilly Auto Parts to meet local Recovery Coaches who are making a huge difference in our community (Donations are welcome.) Sunday, September 22nd 2-4 PM at the O’Reilly Parking Lot, 102 Westminster St., Bellows Falls.
Recovery Month is a national observance sponsored by SAMHSA, within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The observance raises awareness of mental and substance use disorders, celebrates individuals in long-term recovery, and acknowledges the work of prevention, treatment, and recovery support services.
All of the National Recovery Month events in the area are free and open to the public. Come and hear about how recovery is transforming lives.