October is Substance Use Prevention Month
October is both Domestic Violence and Substance Use Prevention Month—a time to honor resilience, raise awareness, and remind our communities that healing is always possible. Together, we can break stigma, support survivors, and build a future where recovery, safety, and hope are celebrated.
Here are a few ways to honor this month’s observances:
- Stand with Survivors: Break the silence around domestic violence, share resources, and remind survivors they are not alone.
- Celebrate Recovery: Uplift stories of resilience and recognize recovery as a journey of strength and courage.
- Raise Awareness: Talk openly about the impact of substance use and mental health challenges in our communities.
- Support Each Other: Check in on friends, family, and coworkers—sometimes a simple conversation can be life-saving.
- Educate & Advocate: Learn about local shelters, crisis hotlines, treatment programs, and support systems available.
This October, let’s commit to compassion, connection, and advocacy—because every person deserves to feel safe, to heal, and to live fully.
Did You Know?
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