Every September the Santa Barbara County Department of Behavioral Wellness marks National Recovery Month, designed to increase awareness and understanding of mental health and substance use disorders, and to celebrate people who are in recovery.
This year’s theme is Recovery is for everyone: Every person, every family, every community. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of people in or seeking recovery from mental and substance use disorders.
Behavioral Wellness collaborates with partner agencies and local community-based organizations to assure everyone has an opportunity to achieve and sustain long-term recovery and strive to reach their full potential, the department said.
In honor of National Recovery Month, Good Samaritan Shelter is celebrating Recovery Day 2025 with the following events that are open to the community.
• Sept. 9 – Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors Recovery Month Resolution. View online here.
• Sept. 10 – Recovery Day – Lompoc, 4-6 p.m. at Ryan Park, 800 W. Ocean.
• Sept. 17 – Recovery Day – Santa Maria, 4-6 p.m. at Good Samaritan Shelter Campus, 401 W. Morrison
• Sept. 24 – Recovery Day – Santa Barbara 4-6 p.m. at Carousel House, 223 E. Cabrillo Blvd.)
For more about Santa Barbara County Department of Behavioral Wellness and about Recovery Month events visit the Behavioral Wellness website.
The Behavioral Wellness 24/7 Access Line is 888-868-1649.
To learn more about Recovery from Mental Health and Substance abuse, including resources, legislation and statistics, visit https://www.samhsa.gov.