National Depression Education And Awareness Month October is National Depression Education and Awareness Month, dedicated to increasing understanding of depression, reducing stigma, and encouraging people to seek help. It focuses on education about symptoms, promoting mental health screenings, and fostering supportive environments. It serves as a reminder that depression is a treatable, common illness.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month Breast Cancer Awareness Month has been celebrated in October since the eighties. It is called "Pink October" as people around the world adopt the pink colour and display a pink ribbon to raise awareness about the importance of prevention and routine screening for the early diagnosis of breast cancer, now the second
Youth Substance Abuse Prevention Month October is recognized as National Youth Substance Use Prevention Month (and National Substance Use Prevention Month) in the United States, a time dedicated to increasing awareness of the dangers of substance abuse and highlighting the importance of prevention, especially for young people. Established by presidential proclamation in 2011, this month aims to
LGBTQ+ History Month
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.
Serenity Under The Stars A family-inclusive weekend of recovery, connection, fellowship, and sober camping under the stars in New Braunfels. Serenity Under the Stars is a three-day, family-inclusive camping experience created for individuals and families affected by substance use disorder. Join us October 9–11, 2026, at Lazy L&L Campground in New Braunfels for a safe,
World Mental Health Day World Mental Health Day is observed annually to raise global awareness, reduce stigma, and mobilize efforts in support of mental health. Organized by the World Federation for Mental Health, the day highlights critical themes—such as mental health in the workplace or crisis situations—and advocates for mental health as a universal human right.
National Coming Out Day National Coming Out Day, is a worldwide celebration for the LGBTQ+ community to raise awareness, share stories, and advocate for living openly. Founded in 1988, it encourages visibility as a tool to fight stereotypes and promote acceptance, often with support from the Human Rights Campaign.
The BACKSTAGE Book Club | Read Receipts READ RECEIPTS The Backstage Book Club. Second Sunday of every month. Somewhere in your house there is a stack. The novel three people swore was incredible. The memoir you bought at the airport. The nonfiction hardcover you are forty pages into and quietly resenting. Bring it. All of
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.
Midsouth Sober Living Red Bassan Memorial Golf Classic Every swing opens a door. Join us for a beautiful fall day of golf, community, and giving back while supporting recovery housing. Every Swing Opens a Door. Every swing truly opens a door. The Red Bassan Memorial Golf Classic benefits Midsouth Sober Living, helping provide stable housing and hope
Claude Anonymous | Weekly Monday AI Meeting for Sober Humans Who Are Sick of Feeling Behind Bring your questions, your half-finished projects, and your low-grade panic about AI. One hour, no experience required. We open with wins, we work through what is stuck, and nobody gets shamed for asking what a prompt is. Offered twice
