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    Recovery

    Recovery Month Events

    National Recovery Month, first observed in 1989, is held every September to promote and support evidence-based treatment and recovery practices, the nation’s proud recovery community, and the dedication of service providers and communities who make recovery possible.

    This September, communities across the Commonwealth are joining in — celebrating individuals in recovery and offering hope to those who are struggling.

    Find details for events hosted by the Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP).

    Stack of blocks with recovery inspiration art and words sitting on table at Recovery Month event

    WELLNESS & RESOURCE FAIR

    Recovery in the Grove

    September 15, 2026 | 12 p.m.–4 p.m.
    Soldier’s Grove, Harrisburg

    Wide view of the 2026 Recovery in the Grove event at Soldier’s Grove in Harrisburg, with resource tables lining both sides of the main walkway.

    Join the Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) for a Recovery Month Wellness & Resource Fair featuring 70 resource tables; wellness, recovery, and recreational activities for all ages; food trucks; line dancing; music; and more.

    Hear from veterans as they share lived-experience perspectives on recovery from substance use and gambling disorders and share your story at our Life Unites Us station.

    As part of a coordinated effort, Recovery in the Grove is being held the same day as Recovery Advocacy Day at the State Capitol.

    Recovery in the Grove is a free event; registration is not required. Food from food trucks will be available for purchase.

    Select "+Show More" in the Recovery in the Grove listing below to add the event to your calendar.

    Program

    Main program

    • 12:00 PM — Welcome and opening remarks from DDAP Secretary Dr. Latika Davis-Jones
    • 12:15 PM — Lived-experience speakers Eldon Morey and Dave Yeager share their recovery stories, followed by Q&A

    Explore the event

    • 1:20 PM — Resource tables, activities, and food trucks

    Main program

    • 2:00 PM — Mindfulness practice with Dr. Sheldon Kauffman
    • 2:25 PM — Line dancing
    • 2:55 PM — Recovery time countdown

    Explore the event

    • 3:05 PM — Activities, resources, and networking
    • 3:30 PM — Closing remarks

    GUIDED FOREST BATHING

    Recovery in Nature

    September 29, 2026 | 1 p.m.–3 p.m.
    Lackawanna State Park Hilltop Picnic Pavilion, Dalton

    The Pennsylvania Departments of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) Secretary Latika Davis-Jones joins Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) and Health (DOH) to host the Armstrong Indiana Clarion Drug & Alcohol Commission, Inc. (AIC) and dozens of Pennsylvanians in recovery from substance use disorder (SUD) for a Recovery in Nature wellness event at Sinnemahoning State Park in Cameron County. The event, held in conjunction with National Recovery Month, featured a recovery-focused hike and group kayaking within the nearly 2,000-acre state park. “Together with DCNR, we are shining a light on how nature can nurture recovery. Like nature, those in recovery can grow, thrive, and flourish—just like we witnessed in Cameron County,” said DDAP Secretary Dr. Latika Davis-Jones. “The entire Recovery in Nature initiative sends a clear message that recovery is possible, and our natural resources can be part of that journey.”

    File photo courtesy of Commonwealth Media Services from 2025 Sinnemahoning State Park Recovery in Nature event.

    Experience forest bathing — a simple practice of slowing down and connecting with nature through a short, slow walk or by sitting and taking in your surroundings.

    Part of our Recovery in Nature initiative, this event is offered by DDAP, the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR), the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA), and Northbound & Co., operator of DDAP’s Region 9 Regional Recovery Hub, in recognition of National Recovery Month and Suicide Prevention Month.

    This forest bathing event and the five additional events listed below are free and open to the public; registration is not required.

    Select “+ Show More” in the Forest Bathing at Lackawanna State Park listing below to add this event to your calendar.

    Program

    • 1:00 PM — Welcome and introductions from Northbound & Co.
    • 1:05 PM — Remarks from DDAP Secretary Dr. Latika Davis-Jones
    • 1:10 PM — Recovery speaker Darryl
    • 1:25 PM — Recovery speaker Bailey
    • 1:40 PM — Closing remarks
    • 1:45 PM — Guided forest bathing activity

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