The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) recognizes September as National Recovery Month.

This year, the theme of the month is Join the Voices of Recovery: Invest in Health, Home, Purpose, and Community.

Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) Secretary Jen Smith joined people in recovery, advocates, stakeholders, and members of the community Wednesday in the Capitol Rotunda to begin the statewide September celebrations of individuals in recovery.