Recovery Month is a time of joy and celebration. Throughout the month, the National Association for Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC), and others, are celebrating recovery by sharing success stories from the Faces & Voices of Recovery, promoting new evidence-based treatment and recovery practices, and informing the community on services and providers where people can access support.
Locally, the New Mexico Behavioral Health Provider Association (sponsored by the New Mexico Human Services Department, Behavioral Health Services Division) created the "Many Faces of Stigma", a multipurpose educational video addressing stigma, and allowing for a better understanding of how stigmas related to substance use disorders effect people accessing recovery. The video is meant to help the viewers identify their own stigma beliefs, and offer practical suggestions on developing effective tools and skills for use by behavioral health providers.
To continue these efforts, and help people turn desires for recovery into success stories, local communities are hosting recovery events and celebrations. Find the one nearest to you on the Recovery Communities of New Mexico website or the New Mexico Crisis and Access Line website events calendar.
Join these Path to Wellness events: · September 14: Dona Ana County Juntos Path to Wellness Summit · September 15: Las Cruces Juntos Path to Wellness Recovery Event · September 15: QPR Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Training presented by the NM Department of Health Office of School and Adolescent Health · September 15: Recovery Friendly Language Training. Join us to learn an approach that focuses on using language that highlights personal strengths which aid in recovery, empowerment, and promoting positivity. · September 17: Albuquerque Celebrates Recovery Pow Wow · September 18: Bernalillo County American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Out of the Darkness Walk · September 18: Farmington’s Path to Wellness Event · September 18: Las Vegas Recovery & Suicide Awareness Walk of Hope · September 18: New Mexico Alumni in Recovery, Inc Community Coming Together Recovery Event · September 18: San Juan County American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Out of the Darkness Walk · September 18: Sierra County Truth or Consequences Recovery Celebration: Today, Tomorrow, Forever · September 23: QPR Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Training presented by the NM Department of Health Office of School and Adolescent Health · September 24 Taos Recovery Celebration · September 25: Albuquerque Center for Hope and Recovery Hero Run · September 25: Curry County American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Out of the Darkness Walk · September 25: Dona Ana County American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Out of the Darkness Walk · September 25: New Mexico Women’s Reentry Center Celebrating Recovery Car Show · September 25: Pueblo of Pojoaque Community Recovery Event · September 25: Santa Fe Rally for Recovery Event · September 29: QPR Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Training presented by the NM Department of Health Office of School and Adolescent Health · September 29: Otero County Celebrates Recovery · September 30: Albuquerque Celebrates Recovery Event · Virtual Event: Albuquerque Celebrates Recovery Conversations · Virtual Event: Torrance County Suicide Awareness and Prevention Virtual 5k (Run or Walk)
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Peer-to-Peer Warmline | 1-855-4NM-7100 | 1-855-466-7100
Healthcare Worker and First Responder Support Line | 1-855-507-5509
NM 5-Actions Program™ | nm5actions.com
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