DHSS Press Release

GOVERNOR MINNER, DSAMH ANNOUNCE DELAWARE EVENTS FOR NATIONAL ALCOHOL AND DRUG ADDICTION RECOVERY MONTH

Governor Ruth Ann Minner and Delaware Health and Social Services' Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health (DSAMH), will participate in National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery in September through a series of activities and events in New Castle, Kent and Sussex counties.

On behalf of Governor Minner and DSAMH, the Delaware Association of Rehabilitation Facilities (DELARF) will coordinate events that support the national theme, "Join the Voices of Recovery: Celebrating Health." The month highlights the strides made in the field of substance abuse treatment. The goal is to provide information that clearly explains that substance addiction is a chronic public health problem that affects us all, but is also treatable.

Activities and events will be hosted statewide during September. Some are listed below (all are free and open to the public):

• Saturday, Sept. 6, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Recovery Walk. Rodney Square, Wilmington. Free T-shirt giveaway.
• Saturday, Sept. 6, 1 p.m., Hispanic Festival. Tubman Park at the Riverfront, Wilmington.
• Sunday, Sept. 7, 1 p.m., Hispanic Parade. Fourth Street from Harrison to Jackson.
• Friday, Sept. 19, 1 p.m., BBQ & Field Day, Recovery Center of Delaware, on the grounds of Governor Bacon, Delaware City. Free T-shirt giveaway. Transportation available. Please call (302) 836-1615.
• Wednesday, Sept. 24, 10 a.m., Proclamation reading and open house, Brandywine Counseling, 207 East Market Street, Georgetown.
• Tuesday, Sept. 30, 6 p.m., Recovery Month Dinner, Dover Sheraton Hotel and Conference Center. Event is free, but pre-registration is required by Sept. 15. Please call (302) 622-9177.

Interested professionals, community members, community based organizations, faith based organizations, students, volunteers, consumers, family members and others who would like to further understand addiction are invited to "Join the Voices of Recovery." For more information, please call Malik Harris at (302) 622-9177.

Any organization/agency that would like to sponsor an event to increase public awareness regarding substance abuse issues and/or to better understand how to access treatment services, may also contact Malik Harris at the above number.

Delaware Health and Social Services is committed to improving the quality of the lives of Delaware's citizens by promoting health and well-being, fostering self-sufficiency, and protecting vulnerable populations.