September is both:
- National Suicide Prevention Month, and
- National Recovery Month
SAMHSA is offering free recovery-focused webinars each Thursday this month: https://www.recoverymonth.gov/#communities-supporting-recovery
GUIDING PRINCIPLES OF RECOVERY
- There are many pathways to recovery
- Recovery is self-directed and empowering
- Recovery involves a personal recognition of the need to change and transformation
- Recovery is holistic
- Recovery has cultural dimensions
- Recovery exists on a continuum of improved health and wellness
- Recovery emerges from hope and gratitude
- Recovery involves a process of healing and self-redefinition
- Recovery involves addressing discrimination and transcending shame and stigma
- Recovery is supported by peers and allies
- Recovery involves (re) (re)joining and (re)building a life in the community
- Recovery is a reality
Recovery emerges from hope. – see more from https://doseofreality.com/recovery/?/
Suicide prevention and intervention resources:
- https://www.nmcrisisline.com/about-us/ watch a short video about NM Crisis and Access Line to be familiar with it:
I encourage you to add their number into your phone and label the contact CRISIS in case you need to share it/ help someone: 855-662-7474