Celebrate Utah Recovery Day

Please support Utahns who are in recovery on Recovery Day, as sponosored by Utah Support Advocates for Recovery Awareness. The mission of USARA is to support individuals and their families in all stages of recovery from alcohol and other drug problems. The organization will identify and advocate for needed services related to substance misuse, infuse hope, and increase public awareness that long-term recovery is a reality. According to www.utahrecoveryday.com, "Each September, in support of National Recovery Month, USARA sponsors events held throughout the state of Utah to celebrate the recovery efforts of individuals, families and communities affected by addiction to alcohol and other drugs" (Id.) "The Recovery Day Celebration events are free to the public and will be a family friendly event. Local community leaders will speak in support of individuals, family members and friends of people in Recovery. Many public and private agencies will be hosting exhibit booths with information about substance use prevention, treatment and recovery resources in the community. USARA depends on our community partnerships and collaborations to establish resources that engage people in recovery activities, where they experience support from others who have found ways to live healthy and fulfilling lives without the dependence on alcohol and drugs," (Id.) Please attend Recovery Day celebrations in Park City on September 9, 2011; in Ogden and in Provo on September 10, 2011; in Tooele on September 15, 2011; in Salt Lake City at the Gallivan Center downtown on September 17, 2011 from 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.; and in St. George on September 22, 2011.