Item:
Title
Proclamation – Recovery Month 2025 (5min)
Body
Date of BOCC Meeting: September 8, 2025
Request for Board Action:
Agenda Text
The Board is requested to proclaim September 2025 as Recovery Month.
Addiction is a heart-breaking part of society, affecting a host of people in various classes, cultures and genders. Since the late 1990’s, substance abuse and addiction has brought more devastation and destruction to communities, as deaths related to these issues surpass many other death related causes. The purpose for National Recovery Month is to acknowledge and address these concerns, providing hope and healing for the millions of individuals and families who are affected by addiction.
Alignment with Strategic Plan: This item aligns with Strategic Plan Goal - Safe and Resilient Community
Resource Persons: Renee Shaw, SUD/MH Program Manager, Justice Services Department and Marc Strange, Clinical Services Manager, Justice Services Department
County Manager’s Recommendation: The County Manager recommends that the Board proclaim the month of September as “Recovery Month” in Durham County.
Signature
County Manager: ____________________________