Recovery Month initiatives focus on stigma reduction and purpose

September marks Recovery Month, a period dedicated to celebrating addiction recovery and raising awareness about available support services.

In Liverpool, the City Council’s Public Health team is leading a campaign to challenge the stigma surrounding addiction, mental wellbeing, gambling, and smoking. The initiative focuses on sharing lived-experience stories to inspire hope and strengthen connections between residents and community support services. The program includes free events and activities designed to promote connection and wellbeing.

In the United States, healthcare providers such as Lakeview Health in Jacksonville, Florida, emphasize the role of purpose in long-term sobriety. Recovery efforts focus on helping individuals reconnect with meaningful activities—such as rebuilding relationships, volunteering, or pursuing hobbies—to build resilience and prevent relapse.