The observance of National Recovery Month raises
awareness of substance use and mental disorders, celebrates individuals in
long-term recovery, and acknowledges the work of prevention, treatment and
recovery service providers.
Recovery Month spreads the message that
behavioral health is an essential part of health and one’s overall wellness,
and that prevention works, treatment is effective, and people can and do
recover from substance use and mental disorders.
Mental and/or substance use disorders affect people of all
ethnicities, ages, genders, geographic regions, and socioeconomic levels.
They need to know that help is available. In fact, in 2012, 34.1 million
adults aged 18 or older received services for mental illness in the past year,
and 2.5 million people aged 12 or older who needed treatment for an illicit
drug or alcohol use problem received treatment at a specialty facility. In
addition, 20.6 million people were classified with substance dependence or
abuse in 2011, and 3.8 million people aged 12 or older received treatment for a
substance use disorder.
“It is critical that
people experiencing mental and/or substance use disorders receive the support
they need from the community. The reality is that behavioral health is
essential to health, prevention works, treatment is effective, and people
recover” stated Joseph DeMarzo, Deputy Commissioner of the Putnam County Mental
Health/Social Services/Youth Bureau.
Recovery Month highlights the benefits of
treatment and recovery for not only the individual, but for their family,
friends, workplace, and society as a whole. By educating the public that
prevention works, treatment is effective, and people can and do recover from
these conditions, stigma associated with substance use and mental disorders and
treatment services can be eliminated.
Recovery Month can help people understand the
importance of supporting: 1. Individuals in long-term recovery; 2 Those in need
of treatment; 3.Those who work within the treatment field; and 4. Prevention,
treatment and recovery support services.
Alcohol and drug treatment services available in Putnam
County are:
www.armsacres.com
845-225-5202
Putnam Family & Community Services
www.pfcsinc.org
845-225-2700
St. Christopher's Inn
www.stchristophersinn-graymoor.org
1-800-424-0027
Walter Hoving Home
www.walterhovinghome.com
845-242-3674
For more information, or if you or family member need a
referral, please call the National Council on Alcoholism and Other Drug
Dependencies/Putnam at (845)225-4646 or visit www.putnamncadd.org
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