Stigma

Education & Stigma Reduction

Utah’s Guide to Recovery Month 2026: Rallies, Events, and How to Get Involved

September is National Recovery Month! Every year, this month serves as a powerful reminder that recovery from substance use disorders is not only possible but is happening all around us. The 2026 theme is “Recover Your Way,” highlighting the beautiful reality that there is no single path to healing. Whether you utilize medication-assisted treatment, faith-based programs, peer support, total abstinence, or harm reduction strategies, your recovery is valid and deserves to be celebrated.

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Take Action

Honoring Lives Lost: Taking Action for 2026 International Overdose Awareness Day

August 31st marks International Overdose Awareness Day, a global event aimed at raising awareness, reducing the stigma of drug-related deaths, and acknowledging the profound grief felt by families and friends. Here in Utah, this day serves as a poignant reminder of the lives we’ve lost, the resilience of our recovery community, and the urgent work that still lies ahead.

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Lived Experience

Overcoming the Silent Barrier of Self-Stigma in Recovery

External stigmas are real and incredibly damaging. But there is another type of stigma that rarely makes the headlines, yet it can be the heaviest burden to carry. It’s the stigma that lives quietly inside our own minds. We call it self-stigma, and it is one of the most silent but formidable barriers to lasting recovery.

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Advocacy & Policy

Beyond Our Own Recovery: Why Advocacy Matters

Recovery from mental health and substance use conditions is a deeply personal journey, often requiring immense courage and resilience. However, the impact of recovery extends far beyond the individual. It holds the power to transform communities, challenge systemic barriers, and shape a more compassionate future for everyone. This is precisely why the active participation of people in recovery in advocacy and public policy efforts is not just beneficial—it’s absolutely essential.

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Education & Stigma Reduction

Recovery is not rare. Recovery is not random.

The saying “Recovery is not rare. Recovery is not random.” challenges long-held misconceptions and offers a beacon of hope, emphasizing that recovery is an achievable and often predictable outcome when the right supports and conditions are in place.

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