September is National Recovery Month, a time to celebrate the strength and resilience of people in recovery, recognize the families and communities that support them, and remind the world of one incredibly important truth: recovery is possible, and there are countless ways to thrive in recovery.
Recovery can open doors we never imagined walking through.
It can mean rebuilding relationships, discovering new passions, finding purpose, making new friends, traveling, laughing, learning, trying something completely outside of our comfort zone, or simply waking up each morning grateful for another day. Recovery doesn’t have to be defined by what we leave behind. It can be defined by everything we gain.
At THRIVE Recovery Centers, we believe recovery is about community, opportunity, wellness, and connection. That’s why September is one of our favorite months of the year. Throughout Long Island, THRIVE will be joining our community partners and creating opportunities for people to come together, have fun, try something new, and celebrate the possibilities of recovery.
Come THRIVE With Us This September!
This month, we’re getting out into the community and making some memories:
- September 5 – Splish Splash | Calverton
A day of summer fun, connection, and enjoying the simple freedom of being present and enjoying life. - September 9 – Sunset Beach Yoga | Centerport
Take a breath, slow down, and enjoy wellness against the backdrop of a beautiful Long Island sunset. - September 14 – Smash Rage Room | Farmingdale
Sometimes recovery means trying something completely different! Join us for a unique experience that encourages connection, laughter, and letting loose in a healthy way. - September 16 – Recovery Month Picnic | Belmont Lake State Park
Good food, great people, and an opportunity to celebrate recovery together in the beautiful outdoors. - September 21 – Horseback Riding | Central Islip
Get outside, try something new, and experience the joy that comes from stepping outside your comfort zone.
THRIVE is also proud to co-sponsor and support several incredible community events throughout the month:
- September 19 – Steps for Hope and Healing | Town of Babylon
Coming together as a community to promote hope, healing, and awareness. - September 20 – Wellness Walk | Town of Huntington
An opportunity to connect with others while celebrating health, wellness, and recovery. - September 25 – LIRA’s Rock N Recovery
Music, community, and recovery come together for an evening dedicated to celebrating the incredible possibilities of a life in recovery.
Recovery Is More Than Surviving
National Recovery Month is an opportunity to change the conversation around recovery.
Recovery is not simply about surviving another day. It is about discovering what becomes possible when we are given the opportunity, support, and community to build a life we genuinely want to live.
Maybe recovery looks like a picnic at the park.
Maybe it’s watching the sunset from the beach.
Maybe it’s trying horseback riding for the first time, smashing something in a rage room, walking alongside your community, or dancing to live music.
Maybe it’s finding a group of people who make you feel like you finally belong.
And maybe, sometimes, recovery simply looks like realizing that you are capable of things you once believed were impossible.
That’s what we celebrate in September.
The possibilities are immense.
Wherever you are on your recovery journey, we hope you’ll find a way to get connected, try something new, celebrate your progress, and experience the joy that recovery can bring.
This September, don’t just celebrate recovery.
Celebrate the life that recovery makes possible.
For more information about any of these events, give us a call! THRIVE Suffolk: 631-822-3396 | THRIVE Nassau: 516-765-7600 | East End THRIVE: 631-822-3396
Or email our THRIVE Everywhere team – ThriveEverywhere@fcali.org