Recovery Awareness Month 2026
September is Recovery Awareness Month —
Come Celebrate with Us!
September is National Recovery Month — a time dedicated to breaking stigmas, uplifting voices, and honoring the strength of individuals navigating substance use recovery.
At LifeRing Secular Recovery, we believe in the power of peer support and individual empowerment. This September, we invite you — our community members, convenors, allies, families, and friends — to stand alongside us as we participate in Recovery Awareness Month events.
What is Recovery Awareness Month?
First established in 1989, National Recovery Month is an annual observance held every September. It serves three critical purposes:
- Celebrating Milestones: Recognizing the millions of individuals living in recovery, as well as the peers, families, and professionals who support them along the way.
- Educating & Awareness: Shedding light on substance use recovery, demonstrating that evidence-based strategies work, and showing that full recovery is attainable.
- Dismantling Stigma: Transforming how society views addiction by promoting self-directed healing, empathy, and strong community support.
It is a powerful reminder that recovery is real, personal growth is possible, and community makes all the difference.
How You Can Participate
Throughout September, LifeRing members will be gathering for both local and virtual events to build connection, raise awareness, and support your personal recovery plan.
- Join us for Events: Check out our event calendar below for local meetups, virtual meetings, and walk teams.
- Wear Purple: Purple is the official color of Recovery Month — wear your purple gear during September events to show your support!
- Share Your Voice: Whether you have a personal story or words of encouragement for others, your journey can be the spark of hope someone else needs.
- Invite a Friend: Community thrives on inclusion. Bring friends, family, or fellow meeting attendees to any of our open events.
Together, we can foster a culture where seeking help is celebrated, recovery is sustained, and every individual is empowered.
Ready to stand with us? Check out The LifeRing Events Calendar below and lock in your participation for September.
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LifeRing Recovery Month Events *
ONLINE
| Date | City | Event | Address | LifeRing Rep |
| 9/26/2026 3:00pm to 8:00pm Pacific | LifeRing Open House(opens in new tab) Come Share Your Stories, Ideas, and Experiences | Online | Zoom Open House Link To Invitation | LifeRing Community |
CALIFORNIA
| Date | Time | Event | Address | LifeRing Rep |
| 9/2/2026 Full Day | Recovery Happens Full Day | State Capital | 1315 10th Street Sacramento, CA 95814 | Michael |
| 9/4/2026 Noon to 3:00pm | SF Recovery Day(opens in new tab) | Rally | Boedekker Park | 246 Eddy Street San Francisco, CA 94102 | Michael & Robert |
| 9/9/2026 10:00am to 2:00pm | Recovery Happens(opens in new tab) | Picnic | Eucalyptus Area | Coyote Point Park 1701 Coyote Point San Mateo, CA 94401 | Michael & Robert |
| 9/10/2026 10:00am to 1:30pm | Yuba-Sutter Recovery Day(opens in new tab) | Bryant Field | 1431 C Street Marysville, CA 95901 | Michael |
| 9/12/2026 9:00am to 12:30pm | Fresno & Clovis Recovery Summit(opens in new tab) | Bethany Church | 9161 N Maple Ave Fresno, CA 93720 | Michael & David R. |
| 9/15/2026 9:00am to 2:00pm | Redwood City Recovery Fair(opens in new tab) | 400 County Center Redwood City, CA 94063 | Michael & Robert |
| 9/18/2026 10:00am to 2:00pm | Recovery Cafe(opens in new tab) | Visit(opens in new tab) | 80 South 5th Street San Jose, CA 95112 | Byron & Michael |
| 9/26/2026 10:00am to 2:00pm | Recovery in Every Voice(opens in new tab) (opens in new tab)| Conference | 2700 Booksin Avenue San Jose, CA 95125 | Michael |
COLORADO
| Date | City | Event | Address | LifeRing Rep |
| 9/19/2026 3:00pm to 8:00pm Pacific | Rally for Recovery 2026(opens in new tab) | Parade and Rally(opens in new tab) (opens in new tab) | Cheeseman Park | 1599 East 8th Avenue Denver, CO 80128 | Lorraine & Friends |
MICHIGAN
| Date | City | Event | Address | LifeRing Rep |
| 9/11-9/13 All Day Long | SoberFest Michigan(opens in new tab) | #3444(opens in new tab)Free 3-day recovery festival (opens in new tab | 5469 Long Lake Road Belding, MI 48809 | Cindy |
NEW YORK
| Date | City | Event | Address | LifeRing Rep |
| 8/31/2026 3:00pm to 8:00pm Pacific | International Overdose Awareness Day(opens in new tab) | (opens in new tab)Rally (opens in new tab) (opens in new tab | White Plains Library | Lobby 100 Martine Avenue White Plains, NY 10601 | Bruce S |
| Tuesdays 12:30pm to 4:00pm | Suicide Prevention Month | Weekly Tabling Event | White Plains Library | Lobby 100 Martine Avenue White Plains, NY 10601 | Bruce S |
| 9/26/2026 9:00am | Run for Recovery 5K Marathon Run | FDR State Park | Lot 1 2957 Crompond Road Yorktown Heights, NY 10598 | Bruce S |
TEXAS
| Date | City | Event | Address | LifeRing Rep |
| 9/19/2026 5:00pm to 9:00pm | Recovery In The Park | Rally for Recovery (opens in new tab | Fair Market 1100 East 5th Street Austin, TX 78702 | Anna & Andy |
Rallying Around Recovery Month: Empowering the Future of Peer Support
This Recovery Awareness Month 2026, LifeRing is rallying to amplify secular recovery, break down barriers, and make noise for non-dogmatic support. We are dedicated to ensuring that anyone seeking sobriety on their own terms finds a welcoming seat at our table.
Because we never charge fees for our meetings, discussion groups, or community spaces, we rely on partners like you to fuel the movement.
Your support this Recovery Month powers:
Outreach & Visibility: Helping us reach individuals who are still searching for a secular alternative.
Convenor & Volunteer Support: Equipping meeting convenors with the tools needed to foster vibrant, supportive spaces.
Platform Infrastructure: Keeping our daily online meetings, discussion groups, and regional networks running smoothly.
Help us keep recovery free, inclusive, and accessible to all.
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