Dated: September 13, 2023
RECOGNITION OF SEPTEMBER AS
RECOVERY HAPPENS MONTH
WHEREAS, the month of September 2023 is National Recovery Month and in spirit, this year’s theme is “Recovery is for Everyone: Every Person. Every Family. Every Community,”; and
WHEREAS, National Recovery Month spreads the positive message that behavioral health is essential to overall health; and
WHEREAS, treatment and prevention providers across the communities of San Mateo County have dedicated themselves to promoting recovery, saving lives, destigmatizing and educating the public about substance use and co-occurring disorders; and
WHEREAS, everyday, in South San Francisco, men, women, and youth enter treatment for substance use and mental health disorders and begin the road to wellness and recovery in a system which emphasizes behavioral health as an essential part of overall health; and
WHEREAS, San Mateo County continues to support Recovery Month’s mission to improve the lives of those living with these disorders, to celebrate individuals in recovery and to acknowledge those working to provide integrated recovery services; and WHEREAS, prevention works, treatment is effective, recovery is possible, people can and do recover; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of South San Francisco does hereby recognize September as Recovery Happens Month and encourages all to support and promote the importance of prevention, treatment, and recovery.
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Buenaflor Nicolas, Mayor
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Mark Nagales, Vice Mayor
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Mark Addiego, Councilmember
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James Coleman, Councilmember
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Eddie Flores, Councilmember