Recovery is REAL (Restoring Every Aspect of Life)
National Recovery Month (Recovery Month), which started in 1989, is observed every September to promote and support new evidence-based treatment and recovery practices, the nation’s strong and proud recovery community, and the dedication of service providers and communities who make recovery possible.
Some of the Missouri Recovery Month activities in September include the following:
| Date | Time | Event/Training | Location | Host/Organization | Registration Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/26/2025 | 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM | Javinchi’s Angels Paint and Sip Fundraiser | Artis Event Space, 3016 Cherry St, Kansas City, MO | Javinchi’s Angels | - |
| 8/29/2025 | - | Recovery Day at Hammonds Field – Cardinals vs Midland | Hammonds Field | Better Life in Recovery | - |
| 9/6/2025 | 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM | 5th Annual Recovery Jamboree | 1790 Bee Creek Road, Branson, MO | Sanctuary of Hope | - |
| 9/6/2025 | 11:00 AM | Recovery ROC Games | 1621 Towne Drive, Suite G, Columbia, MO 65202 | Reentry Opportunity Center | - |
| 9/6/2025 | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Family Picnic | Deer Creek Park Pavilion, 3200 Laclede Station Rd, Maplewood, MO 63143 | Hilljack House | - |
| Sep 7–13, 2025 | - | Restaurants for Recovery | St. Louis, MO | Haven Recovery | - |
| 9/8/2025 | 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Training: VLC: Recovery Support in Opioid Abatement Efforts | Virtual | Faces & Voices | Link |
| 9/9/2025 | 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM | Training: Community Health and Wellbeing Webinar Series: Recovery and Rural Communities | Virtual | Faces & Voices | Link |
| 9/10/2025 | 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM | Recovery Friendly Workplace Employer Lunch & Learn | Springfield Botanical Gardens, Springfield, MO | University of Missouri | - |
| 9/10/2025 | 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Training: VLC: Access to Medications to Treat OUD and Opioid Reversal | Virtual | Faces & Voices | Link |
| Sep 10–12, 2025 | - | Missouri Behavioral Health Conference | Branson Convention Center, Branson, MO | Missouri Behavioral Health Council | - |
| Sep 11–12, 2025 | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Training: [2-Day] Advanced RCO Bootcamp | Virtual | Faces & Voices | Link |
| 9/12/2025 | 8:00 AM | MCRSP Annual Conference | Keeter Center, Branson, MO | Missouri Coalition of Recovery Support Providers | - |
| 9/13/2025 | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM | RecoveryFest | Forest Park, Site 11, St. Louis, MO | Recovery Coalition of Greater St. Louis | - |
| 9/13/2025 | 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM | Family Recovery Day | Concourse Park, 200 Benton Blvd, Kansas City, MO | Kansas City Recovery Coalition | - |
| 9/15/2025 | 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Training: VLC: State and Federal Parity Implementation | Virtual | Faces & Voices | Link |
| 9/16/2025 | 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM | Training: Cultivating Community and Connection for PWUD | Virtual | Faces & Voices | Link |
| 9/17/2025 | 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Training: VLC: Promoting Access to Youth Recovery Support Programs | Virtual | Faces & Voices | Link |
| 9/18/2025 | 5:30 AM | 7th Annual Fundraising Banquet | 15521 US-160, Forsyth, MO 65653 | The Brook Wellness Center | - |
| 9/20/2025 | 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM | Let’s Celebrate Recovery | 3800 Agnes Ave, Kansas City, MO 64128 | COPS | - |
| 9/20/2025 | 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Rockin for Recovery – Resource Booths | Bethalto Park, 264 E Main St, Bethalto, IL 62010 | Amare | - |
| 9/21/2025 | 1:15 PM | Recovery Day at the Ballpark | St. Louis Cardinals vs Brewers, St. Louis, MO | Haven Recovery | - |
| 9/23/2025 | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM | Reimagining Your Workforce Conference | Springfield eFactory IDEA Loft, Springfield, MO | University of Missouri | - |
| 9/27/2025 | 8:00 AM | Family Fishing Day | 85 Bass Avenue, Kimberling City, MO 65686 | The Brook Wellness Center | - |
| 9/27/2025 | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Recovery Block Party | 509 Ruth Street, Sikeston, MO | Mission Missouri | - |
| 9/27/2025 | 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM | Recovery Resource Fair | Carondelet Lions Park, 301 Davis, St. Louis, MO | Haven Recovery | - |
| 9/27/2025 | - | COMO Recovery Fest 2025 | Stevens Lake Park | In2Action | - |
| 9/30/2025 | - | Recovery Gives Back Day | 7609 S Broadway, St. Louis, MO | Haven Recovery | - |
Ascent ROCC
Joplin's Ascent ROCC is hosting a 5k run - ROCC The Journey on September 13th. Following that we will have a special guest speaker coming in from Nassau The Bahamas to share his recovery story. There will be light refreshments served. We will have a booth at Joplin's Third Thursday (September 18th) community event where we will give out essentials including Narcan and fentanyl test strips as well as other "survival" articles in backpacks.
Landmark Recovery Center
Landmark Recovery Center is coordinating a Spirit Week for our Center the first week of September, to encourage social media engagement and start the month off with some fun. Then we are working with the Cole County Treatment Court team to host "Recovery Week" which will be the last week of the month. Each day that week there will be an event, including a Community Service Outing, Peer Roundtable, Family Fun Night, Celebration of Life, and more. We are excited here in Jefferson City!
Healing House
Healing House is having Family Recovery Day on September 13.
We Do Recover
We Do Recover will start September with walking in the hometown fair parade wearing shirts for Recovery Fest to promote our event on September 27th. They will have giveaways, magic, DJ, food, vendors, dunking booth and more. Each week in September they will have stories of recovery at the Recovery Community Center in Cape Girardeau.
In2Action
In2Action Recovery Opportunity Center will offer a free concert open to the public in the park the first weekend of September. The last weekend of September they will celebrate recovery month with their annual ROC recovery games.
Recovery Lighthouse
Recovery Lighthouse is offering a Recovery Day 2025 on September 27 from 11:00 AM to 2:30 PM for free family fun.
Saint Louis Empowerment Center
St. Louis Empowerment Center will be hosting a Recovery Luncheon. This event will have music and food. Individuals will share their stories of Recovery, and we will celebrate the retirement of a long-time Peer employee.
Recovery Coalition of Greater St. Louis
The 2025 Recovery Festival will be on Saturday September 13th from 10am-2pm at Forest Park Site 11. The event is free to attend, and no RSVP is required. There will be live music, hope speakers, free food, activities for kids, and the opportunity to connect with several different recovery organizations from the local St. Louis area.
