West Virginia Department of Human Services Joins Nationwide Observance of National Recovery Month

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West Virginia Department of Human Services Joins Nationwide Observance of National Recovery Month

8/29/2025

The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Office of Drug Control Policy (ODCP) joins partners nationwide in recognizing September as National Recovery Month. This observance promotes evidence-based treatment and recovery practices, celebrates the nation’s recovery community, and acknowledges the service providers and communities that make recovery possible.

“Recovery Month is an important time to celebrate the strength and resilience of West Virginians on the path to recovery,” said Dr. Stephen Loyd, Director of DoHS Office of Drug Control Policy. “We are committed to increasing access to life-saving resources, enhancing community support, and reducing the stigma associated with substance use disorders.”

ODCP encourages residents to share resources like the 1-844-HELP4WV helpline and to participate in events occurring throughout the month.

“Recovery is not only possible, it’s happening every day,” said Alex Mayer, Secretary of the West Virginia Department of Human Services. “I encourage West Virginians to attend Recovery Month events, connect with resources, and support families and neighbors on their journey. Together, we can build healthier communities.”

Key Events

Aug. 31 – West Virginia’s Overdose Awareness Day and Mobilize Recovery’s Campus Surge 2025 Kick-Off, 4–7 PM, University of Charleston, Charleston
ODCP Community Conversations will be held to gather feedback for the 2026 West Virginia Substance Use Response Plan:

In-Person

Sept. 9 – 3:45–5:15 PM – Embassy Suites, Charleston
Sept. 11 – 6–8 PM – Word of Life Church, Logan
Sept. 15 – 4–6 PM – Eastern WV Community & Technical College, Moorefield
Sept. 16 – 4–6 PM – Wheeling University, Wheeling

Virtual

Aug. 27 – 10 AM–12 PM
Sept. 3 – 1–3 PM
Sept. 5 – 1–3 PM

Sept. 8 - National 988 Day
Sept. 9 – Peer Recovery Support and Recovery Housing Conference, Embassy Suites, Charleston
Sept. 18–20 – Appalachian Addiction and Prescription Drug Abuse Conference, Embassy Suites, Charleston
Sept. 24–26 – West Virginia State Medical Association Health Care Leadership Summit, The Greenbrier, White Sulphur Springs

“This is a time to recognize progress, learn from those who have found hope and healing, and work together to improve access to care and support for individuals and families affected by substance use disorder,” said Christina Mullins, DoHS Deputy Secretary of Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders.

For more information about recovery resources, and support services in West Virginia, visit the Office of Drug Control Policy’s website at odcp.wv.gov.

Contact Information

DoHSCommunications@wv.gov

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West Virginia Department of Human Services Joins Nationwide Observance of National Recovery Month

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