National Recovery Month
A US observance held every September that recognises people in recovery from mental health and substance use conditions and the services that support them.
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Last checked19 October 2026
First held1989
About the day
Recovery Month began in September 1989. SAMHSA, part of the US Department of Health and Human Services, runs the federal campaign with weekly themes and events, and the charity Faces & Voices of Recovery also promotes it. It aims to reduce stigma and show that recovery is possible.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 1 to 30 September 2027 | USA | Same date every year |
| 2028 | 1 to 30 September 2028 | USA | Same date every year |
| 2029 | 1 to 30 September 2029 | USA | Same date every year |
If you need support now
In the UK, you can call Samaritans free, day or night, on 116 123. In the USA, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. Anywhere else, contact your local emergency or health services.
Where this information comes from
- SAMHSA National Recovery Month toolkit
- SAMHSA 2026 Recovery Month kick off
- Faces & Voices of Recovery, Recovery Month
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