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San Mateo County Celebrates National Recovery Month

Recovery Happens is a national month long event to raise awareness that recovery is possible and prevention, treatment, and recovery support services are available.

Editor's Note: The following article was submitted by the county of San Mateo.

WHAT: Recovery Happens is a national month long event to raise awareness that recoveryis possible and prevention, treatment, and recovery support services are available for people with mental health and/or substance use disorders.

Recovery and community organizations, local businesses and the County’s Behavioral Health & Recovery Services will be joined by over 800 individuals and families fromSan Mateo County to celebrate National Recovery Month. The celebration has grown and gained county-wide support over the past 10 years.

This year’s theme, Join the Voices for Recovery – Together on Pathways to Wellness, highlights that people are not alone on their journey to seek health and wellness every day—family, friends and community members can support individuals throughout the entire recovery process.

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September 17th:

Kickoff Breakfast &
March to County Center

7:00 am
Bridges Program
680 Warren Street
Redwood City

Resource Fair
9:00 am - 11:00 am
County Center Courtyard
Redwood City

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September 26th:

Recovery Happens Picnic
11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Flood Park
215 Bay Road
Menlo Park

September 28th:

Film Screening:
The Anonymous People

6:00 pm
Friendship Hall
416 Second Avenue
San Mateo
Film Screening Flyer

September 1st-30th:

Recovery Art Show
Caldwell Memorial Art Gallery (1st Floor) &
Community Art Gallery (Basement)
400 County Center
Redwood City


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