Recovery Month National Recovery Month is observed every September to increase awareness of mental health and addiction recovery, celebrate individuals in recovery, and promote evidence-based treatment. Initiated in 1989, it aims to reduce stigma, support recovery-friendly communities, and highlight that behavioral health is essential to overall health.
Hispanic Heritage Month National Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates the histories, cultures, and contributions of Americans with roots in Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. It begins on the independence anniversaries of several Latin American countries and honors the community's integral role in U.S. history and culture.
National Chai Day
National Opioid Awareness Day National Opioid Awareness Day is observed annually on September 21 in the United States to raise awareness about the dangers of opioid addiction, reduce the stigma surrounding drug-related deaths, and provide education on overdose prevention.
National Good Neighbor Day National Good Neighbor Day, encourages strengthening communities by building connections and reversing loneliness. Initiated in the 1970s and proclaimed by President Jimmy Carter in 1978, the day focuses on small acts of kindness, such as meeting neighbors, volunteering, or hosting block parties.
National Coffee Day
National Taco Day
National Mental Health Awareness Week Mental Illness Awareness Week was established in the U.S. in 1990 recognition of efforts by the National Alliance on Mental Illness to educate and increase awareness about mental illness. It takes place every year during the first full week of October. Mental health affects everyone. While one in five U.S.
National Depression Screening Day Depression is more than just feeling down or having a bad day and can interfere with normal, everyday functioning. Anyone can get depressed, and depression can happen at any age and in any type of person and doesn’t feel the same for everyone. Learn more about depression among women. Many children have fears and
Indigenous Peoples' Day Indigenous Peoples' Day is celebrated to honor the history, culture, and contributions of Native American and Indigenous communities, serving as an alternative to Columbus Day. It emphasizes recognizing Indigenous resilience, sovereignty, and the ongoing impact of colonization.
National Dessert Day National Dessert Day, is a dedicated day to indulge in sweet treats like cakes, cookies, ice cream, and pastries. It encourages supporting local bakeries, baking at home, or enjoying special, often, half-priced, offers from national chains like The Cheesecake Factory, Bruster’s, and Dairy Queen.
