National Recovery Month raises awareness of mental and substance use disorders, celebrates individuals in long-term recovery, and acknowledges the work of prevention, treatment, and recovery support services.
In Cambridge, we’re celebrating the numerous and vital members of our community whose lives have been transformed through recovery by lighting up City Hall purple from August 31 through September 6. There will also be events through the month to celebrate recovery, raise awareness that recovery from substance use disorder is possible, and share memories of friends and family members who have passed.
Light up City Hall Purple to Celebrate Recovery
August 31 to September 6
Sundown
City Hall, 795 Massachusetts Ave
International Overdose Awareness Day (Hosted by the Boston Drug Users Union)
August 31
3:00PM to 6:00PM
Clifford Park, 171 Norfolk Ave, Boston MA
Massachusetts State of Awareness on Boston Common
August 31
6:00PM to 9:00PM
Parkman Bandstand, Boston Common
A Celebration of Life and Survival
September 13
5:30PM to 7:30PM
Carl Barron Plaza, Central Square
Film Screening: Runnin’
September 17
6:30PM
Cambridge Main Public Library, 449 Broadway
Q&A with director to follow
Cambridge Public Health Booth at PARK(ing) Day
September 21
9:00AM to 4:00PM
350 Main St., Kendall Square
Food, fun, and giveaways
Services and resources for adults suffering from substance use and addiction can be found at the following:
- Go to http://odprevention.org to find more information about local treatment and support resources and next steps.
- The Massachusetts Substance Abuse Information Helpline: Provides free, confidential information and referrals to over 600 treatment programs funded or licensed by the state. (800) 327-5050 | www.helpline-online.com
- Learn to Cope: A support group that meets weekly in Cambridge, for parents and other family members coping with a loved one addicted to opioids or other drugs. (508) 738-2027 | www.learn2cope.org
- Wicked Sober: Free consultations for people with addiction and their loved ones. (855) 953-7627 | www.wickedsober.com
- Access Drug User Health Program: Free, safe, and confidential space for drug users to access resources and services, including free naloxone. (617) 599-0246 | http://www.aac.org/programs-services/needle-exchange/
- PAATHS: One-stop shop for information about, or access to, addiction treatment services. (855) 494-4057 | www.bit.ly/paaths
- Cambridge Police Department - P.A.R.T.N.E.R Initiative: Assist victims and families who are seeking treatment and recovery services. (617) 349-9352
- Narcotic Anonymous: Support meetings (866) 624-3578 | www.newenglandna.org
- Alcoholics Anonymous: Support meetings (978) 957-4690 | www.aaboston.org
- Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator (800) 662-4357 | www.findtreatment.samhsa.gov