International Recovery Day connects the dots between all folks in recovery – from all recovery pathways – all around the globe – all in one day: September 30th.
Founded by John Winslow in 2019, International Recovery Day, Inc. is a nonprofit free-standing organization dedicated to promoting all pathways of recovery from addiction worldwide and educating the public about the value of addiction recovery. Having retired from a life-long career in the addiction prevention and treatment realm, John shifted his energies to build bridges within recovery communities. Having experienced widespread support for the concept of an international event linking individuals, families, and recovery communities, a Steering Committee was formed, non-profit status was secured, and a Facebook page was established to build further support, recognition, and connectivity within the global recovery community.
The overarching goal is to globally connect recovering individuals, families, and communities in order to provide worldwide hope to overcome addiction.
International Recovery Day Objectives:
- To heighten awareness of the public-at-large regarding the value of recovery and how individuals in recovery transform from being part of the problem to part of the solution.
- To demonstrate to the recovery community and to all of humanity how diverse, widespread, passionate, positive, committed, and connected a force we are.
- To shift the focus of the ravages of addiction from “the problem” to “the solution”.
- To connect individuals and organizations worldwide from all Recovery pathways.
- To celebrate the Recovery Experience.
- To raise awareness that there are many pathways to recovery – no “wrong doors”.
- To offer hope to all individuals (and their loved-ones) regarding the power and value of recovery.
Learn more about the efforts by visiting the International Recovery Day Facebook page
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