Recovery Awareness Month kicks off with 30+ events across NM
More than 30 recovery events planned across 20 New Mexico counties
SANTA FE — New Mexico communities will come together this September for more than 30 events across 20 counties, connecting people with recovery resources and support as part of Recovery Awareness Month.
Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has proclaimed September 2026 as Recovery Month in New Mexico, honoring individuals in recovery and the people, families, professionals, peer support workers, advocates, and communities that make recovery possible every day.
The statewide effort comes as New Mexico continues to expand access to behavioral health, substance use treatment, overdose prevention and crisis services. Since launching in 2022, New Mexico’s 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline has handled more than 281,000 calls, texts, and chats from people seeking support.
“Recovery is built every day through families, peers, providers, and community partners who show up for one another,” said Nick Boukas, director of the Behavioral Health Services Division at the New Mexico Health Care Authority. “During Recovery Month, we’re reminded that healing isn’t something people have to navigate alone and every person knows that help is here when they need it.”
This year’s Recovery Month theme, “Stronger Together,” highlights the role communities play in preventing overdose, supporting recovery and promoting mental wellness. New Mexico communities will host more than 30 events across 20 counties including bike rides, car shows, music, traditional dances, cultural celebrations, and more. A full listing of events is available through Recovery Communities of New Mexico at rconm.org/events.
Recovery Month follows International Overdose Awareness Day on Aug. 31 and includes several key dates focused on overdose and suicide prevention:
- Aug. 31: International Overdose Awareness Day honors people lost to overdose and raises awareness about overdose prevention. New Mexicans can find naloxone, overdose prevention tools and treatment resources at DoseofReality.com.
- Sept. 8: 988 Day raises awareness of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline and connects New Mexicans with crisis support.
- Sept. 10: World Suicide Prevention Day raises awareness about suicide prevention and encourages people to seek help and support.
New Mexicans can call, text, or chat 988 for support with mental health, substance use, or emotional distress, anytime. To learn more about New Mexico’s 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, visit 988NM.org.
Join the New Mexico Health Care Authority, the New Mexico Department of Health, and Recovery Communities of New Mexico in supporting people living healthy, supported lives. Recovery is for everyone — every person, every family, every community.
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About the New Mexico Health Care Authority
The New Mexico Health Care Authority connects New Mexicans to the care and support they need to live healthy, full lives. The agency administers Medicaid, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), cash assistance, child support services, and behavioral health care across the state. HCA also oversees the State Health Benefits program for state employees and manages the Health Care Affordability Fund to help make coverage more affordable for working families. The agency licenses health care facilities, investigates complaints, and ensures providers deliver safe, high-quality care. In addition, HCA supports individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities through a variety of home and community-based programs that protect health, safety, and human rights.
About the New Mexico Department of Health
The New Mexico Department of Health works to protect and improve the health of New Mexicans through disease prevention, health promotion, and community partnerships. The department oversees statewide public‑health programs, operates public‑health offices across the state, and supports communities with services that promote safety, wellness, and healthy living.
About Recovery Communities of New Mexico (RCoNM)
Recovery Communities of New Mexico (RCoNM) is an informal collaboration of local recovery advocates who promote recovery from substance use disorder and other behavioral illnesses.
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