MEDIA CONTACT
Alycia Davis, (531) 249-8079, alycia.davis@nebraska.gov
Lincoln – The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) would like to invite residents to the Nebraska Recovery Month Event and Awards Ceremony on Sunday, September 24, 2023, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on the North Steps of the Nebraska State Capitol Building.
This event will be a celebration to bring organizations and community members from across Nebraska together to celebrate the journey of recovery. It takes bravery and support to face the challenges throughout a journey of recovery. It is a time to recognize and thank our first responders, healthcare workers, peer recovery support professionals, counselors, addiction specialists, behavioral health and primary care providers, community organizations and non-profits, family members, and everyone else who works tirelessly to support our fellow Nebraskans at every step in their recovery journey.
Who:
Interim Behavioral Health Division Director Tony Green
Speaker: Ryan Kaufman
Organizations, providers, and advocates from across Nebraska
Community members with lived experience
And other DHHS officials
What: Nebraska Recovery Month Event and Awards Ceremony
Where: The North Steps of the Nebraska State Capitol Building – Bring an umbrella in case of rain
When: Sunday, September 24, 2023, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Help promote and support treatment and recovery options to help strengthen our communities across Nebraska. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration has more information and a social media toolkit at https://www.samhsa.gov/recovery-month.
Need to talk or get immediate help in a crisis? Help is available. If you or a loved one need assistance, please reach out to:
- The Suicide and Crisis Lifeline; call, text, or chat 988
- Your faith-based leader, healthcare professional, or student health center on campus.
- Nebraska Family Helpline – Any question, any time. (888) 866-8660
- Rural Response Hotline, (800) 464-0258
- Disaster Distress Helpline: 1-800-985-5990 (oprime dos para Español) or text TalkWithUs to 66746.
- National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 or text LOVEIS to 22522
- National Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-4AChild (1-800-422-4453) or text 1-800-422-4453
- National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
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