This September, we honor National Recovery Month. It’s a time to celebrate hope and affirm that people can and do recover from substance use challenges. Throughout the month, we’ll raise our voices, broaden awareness and celebrate the remarkable progress made by so many on their recovery journeys.

Together, we can build a stronger network of care in Amador County, one that ensures every neighbor knows they are not alone and that help and hope are always within reach. Suicide Prevention Month reminds us of the importance of checking in with friends, family, and community members who may be struggling. We invite you to join our community partner, Amador County Health and Human Services, for the upcoming QPR trainings listed below as we work together to raise awareness and strengthen our community.

October is National Medicine Abuse Awareness Month — a time where communities from all across the country come together to shine a light on the dangers of OTC medicine misuse.

SSAY Coalition encourages participation at our local schools every October. Find themes, ideas, curriculum and more at Red Ribbon Campaign.

CADCA’s National Leadership Forum is a 4-day conference packed with multiple adult and youth-oriented opportunities to learn the latest strategies to fight substance use and misuse and hear from nationally-known experts and policymakers with a full day dedicated to Capitol Hill events. The Forum is held in the Washington, DC area every year, normally the first week of February and brings together more than 3,000 participants representing community anti-drug coalitions, government leaders, youth, addiction treatment professionals, researchers, educators, law enforcement professionals, youth and faith-based leaders. This event is held every year at Gaylord National, located in National Harbor, MD.