Our United in Recovery team is launching a series of community-centered events designed to strengthen connection, reduce stigma, and support individuals and families impacted by substance use disorder. The initiative includes Canvas & Cocoa, Black Balloon Day observances, a mocktail experience for Alcohol Awareness Month, and a regional Recovery in Motion hiking series. Together, these events create welcoming spaces for healing, remembrance, wellness, and recovery support across the five-county region.

Meet Pam Comfort McGinness, Recovery Engagement Project Coordinator with United in Recovery and newly named Recovery Champion. Pam shares that “gratitude is a powerful mindset that keeps people grounded, hopeful, and connected,” and her work brings that truth to life for individuals and families across our region. We’re grateful for her leadership and her heart.

Black Balloon Day, observed annually on March 6th, serves as a gentle reminder of the importance of supporting those affected by substance overdose. Our United in Recovery Team will be working closely with our community partners, Jeremey’s Journey and Oasis Community Recovery Club, to host events across our region to honor this day.

Join United in Recovery as they honor the lives and journey of recovery this September. From educational and community events to naloxone distributions and a 30-day self-care challenge, Recovery Month is for everyone - every person, every family, every community.