CHEYENNE, Wyo. — September is now recognized as National Recovery Month in Laramie County following action from commissioners this afternoon.
Recovery Month is a national observance held every September to promote new evidence-based treatment and recovery practices and support the dedication of service providers and communities who make recovery in all forms possible. The month is promoted by the U.S Department of Health and Human Services, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration and the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy.
Commissioners approved a resolution declaring September 2023 as National Recovery Month in Laramie County. There are large numbers of county residents who are affected by mental health and substance use disorders, which have been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic and related economic crisis, the resolution states.
Community members have a duty to encourage “their relatives and friends of people with mental health and substance use disorders to implement preventive measures, recognize the signs of a problem, and guide those who need appropriate treatment and recovery support services,” the resolution states.
Local organizations including Recover Wyoming are available to help residents gain access to recovery services by providing weekly support meetings, recovery coaching and peer-based recovery support and education and advocacy efforts.
