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19th Annual National Drug and Alcohol Abuse Recovery Month

New! View pictures from the Recovery Month kick-off press conference. (All photos by Mark L. Dennis.)

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Kick-off Press Conference: Thursday, September 4^th

Local advocates and individuals in recovery will host a press conference at the Gaudenzia Weinberg Treatment Center (3643 Woodland Avenue). Speakers will include Mayor Sheila Dixon and Baltimore City State’s Attorney Patricia Jessamy.

Recovery Staff Appreciation Day: Wednesday, September 17^th

Local drug and alcohol treatment agencies will celebrate the dedicated individuals who make recovery possible.

Treatment Center Open Houses:

Treatment centers all over the city will open their doors to the community, so that area residents can learn how recovery happens.

Wednesday, September 24^th

9am-12pm: Open House at Recovery Network (201 N. Charles Street)
5pm-7pm: Open House at Universal Counseling Services (122 Weber Street)
5pm-8pm: Open House at Recovery In Community (31 N. Fulton Avenue)

Thursday, September 25^th

5pm-7pm: Open House at REACH Mobile Services (2104 Maryland Avenue)

Friday, September 26^th

2pm-5pm: Open House at Total Health Care (1501 W. Saratoga Street)

10am-1pm: Open House at the Baltimore Community Resource Center (21 West 25^th Street)

2^nd Annual Recovery Walk and Rally: Saturday, September 27^th, 8am-2pm

To show united support for treatment and recovery, Baltimore residents will walk from The Lord’s Church of Baltimore (5010 Park Heights Avenue) to a rally at Druid Hill Park featuring guest speakers, live entertainment, a children’s fun zone, a raffle for prizes, and free food. Sen. Catherine Pugh and Hon. Patricia Jessamy are the honorary chairs of this year’s event. For more information, call 410-664-4300.