ecovery Happens 2024!
Recovery is for Everyone, Every Family, Every Community
Since September 2014, Voices of Recovery, in partnership with San Mateo County Behavioral Health, has sponsored National Recovery Month in San Mateo County. This event brings together hundreds to raise awareness and understanding of mental health and substance use disorders and to celebrate individuals who are recovering.
Activities:
Join us for exciting fun and education.
8th Annual Candlelight Vigil
September 6th, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
400 County Center
Redwood City Courthouse
The Candlelight Vigil marks the commencement of Recovery Happens. Candles guide us and cast light upon the space overhead, serving as our declaration against the dark and an affirmation of life. In a global act of unity, families will confront the shadow of substance use and declare their hope through a candlelighting ceremony at this event.
Join us as we light candles to:
• Honor our loved ones in the bondage of active addiction
• Give our gratitude for those who have found their way out of addiction.
• Remember and honor the lives lost to addiction.
• Raise Awareness and Promote Recovery
September 1 - 30th, 2024
Throughout the month of September, we are virtually showcasing the many community resources and the creative talent in the Recovery community by hosting our Art Show this year at our NEW location:
Recovery Connection Center
650 Main Street
Redwood City, CA 94063
Proclamation
September 10, 2024 - 10 AM
San Mateo County Board of Supervisors declare September “Recovery Happens Month 2024.”
Brunch/Philomena Walk of HOPE
September 10, 2024 - 10:00 AM
This year, we're changing things up!
Come and enjoy brunch at the Redwood City County Courthouse, accompanied by music from John Jessu. Afterward, take part in "What of Hope," a walk around Redwood City named in honor of the remarkable Philomena. Throughout her life, she dedicated herself to supporting the Recovery community and, sadly, was a victim of domestic violence.
Join us to celebrate her legacy.
The walk begins at 400 County Center, loops to pass by the VORSMC Recovery Connection Center, and then returns..
Speakers:
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Special Prayer: Rev Mary Frazier
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Dr. Jei Africa, Director of Behavioral Health and Recovery Services,
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David Canepa, Board of Supervisors
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Tatiana Lyulki will present us with a poem
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Freda Anderson with a tribute to her sister, Philomena Anderson-Ashford
Recovery Picnic
September 18th, 10:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Coyote Point Recreation Area
Eucalyptus Picnic Area
1701 Coyote Point Drive, San Mateo, 94401
Free parking - gate pass:
"Recovery Happens Picnic"
Recovery Dance
September 28th, 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Project 90 - Friendship Hall
416 2nd Avenue, San Mateo, 94401
Join the Recovery Happens 2025 Planning Committee
The planning committee is open to the public.
The Recovery Happens 2025 planning committee will
meet every Wednesday starting May 2025 from 12:00 -1:00 pm.
Contact: info@vorsmc.org
