1 Each September, communies across the country recognize and celebrate recovery with opportu- nies to learn more about sub- stance abuse, mental health, and the many paths to recovery. This fall, Chester County is work- ing with many partners to offer a wide array of free community acvies throughout the month- long observance. Please see page 4 for a complete calendar of events for Recovery Month. Now in its 26th year, Recovery Month highlights the achieve- ments of individuals who have reclaimed their lives in long-term recovery and honors the treat- ment and recovery service pro- viders who make recovery possi- ble. The 2015 Recovery Month cam- paign, sponsored and supported by the Substance Abuse and Men- tal Health Services Administraon (SAMHSA), is “Join the Voices for Recovery: Visible, Vocal, Valua- ble!” It was selected to focus on the value of peer support in the recovery process. According to SAMHSA’s 2013 Naonal Survey on Drug Use and Health, 43.8 million people aged 18 or older had a mental illness but, only 34.6 million received mental health services. At the same me, of the esmated 22.7 million individuals aged 12 or older who needed treatment for an illicit drug or alcohol use problem in 2013, only 2.5 million received sub- stance use treatment at a special- ty facility. Learn more at local recovery events this month and stay updated by checking out the Department of Human Services FaceBook page in between news- leer publicaons. We regularly post informaon on local events. Like the page for noficaons. Recovery Works! A publicaon of Chester County Department of Drug and Alcohol Services 601 Wesown Road, Suite 124, West Chester, PA 19380-0990 • 610-344-6620 Inside this issue... Upcoming events 2 The Anonymous People Film 2 Recovery Corner — Kate Parsons 3 Activity Calendar for September 4 Sept. 2015 Fall Issue Chester County Celebrates National Recovery Month Welcome! To kick off our 2015 Naonal Recovery Month observances, Chester County ’ s Department of Drug and Alcohol Services is pleased to intro- duce Recovery Works!, a free quarterly news- leer aimed at keeping residents current on local recovery events and acvies, as well as behavioral health trends and naonal news. We hope you find the publicaon to be useful and enjoyable!
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Each September, communities
across the country recognize and
celebrate recovery with opportu-
nities to learn more about sub-
stance abuse, mental health, and
the many paths to recovery.
This fall, Chester County is work-
ing with many partners to offer a
wide array of free community
activities throughout the month-
long observance. Please see page
4 for a complete calendar of
events for Recovery Month.
Now in its 26th year, Recovery
Month highlights the achieve-
ments of individuals who have
reclaimed their lives in long-term
recovery and honors the treat-
ment and recovery service pro-
viders who make recovery possi-
ble.
The 2015 Recovery Month cam-
paign, sponsored and supported
by the Substance Abuse and Men-
tal Health Services Administration
(SAMHSA), is “Join the Voices for
Recovery: Visible, Vocal, Valua-
ble!” It was selected to focus on
the value of peer support in the
recovery process.
According to SAMHSA’s 2013
National Survey on Drug Use and
Health, 43.8 million people
aged 18 or older
had a mental illness but, only 34.6
million received mental health
services. At the same time, of the
estimated 22.7 million individuals
aged 12 or older who needed
treatment for an illicit drug or
alcohol use problem in 2013,
only 2.5 million received sub-
stance use treatment at a special-
ty facility.
Learn more at local recovery
events this month and stay
updated by checking out the
Department of Human Services
FaceBook page in between news-
letter publications.
We regularly post information on
local events. Like the page for
notifications.
Recovery Works! A publication of Chester County Department of Drug and Alcohol Services 601 Westtown Road, Suite 124, West Chester, PA 19380-0990 • 610-344-6620
The Anonymous People is a feature documentary film about the 23.5 million Americans living in long-term recovery from addiction to alcohol and other drugs.
Unlike sensationalized stories from television or mass media that focus on scandals or unhealthy behaviors, The Anonymous People, directed by Greg Williams offers hope for the more than 23 million individuals who have drug or alcohol addiction through personal stories. In 88 minutes, the documentary tells stories through the voices of leaders, volunteers, corporate
executives, and celebrities as part of the new public re-covery movement that also respects the tradition of anonymity for those in recovery.
The Anonymous People was a collaborative project that upholds the belief that there are many pathways to re-covery. Find out more about the film and complimentary book, Many Faces, One Voice, written by Bud Mikhitarian, a key member of documentary team, at the website: http://manyfaces1voice.org/#top.
Published by Chester County Department of Drug and Alcohol each quarter. 2015-16 issues: September, December, March, June Chester County Commissioners — Terence Farrell, Kathi Cozzone, Michelle Kichline Chester County Department of Drug and Alcohol Services, 601 Westtown Road, Suite 124 West Chester, PA 19380-0990 Contact: Jamie Johnson, LPC, CAADC, Deputy Director— [email protected]