September is National Recovery Month—a time to honor the strength, resilience, and courage of individuals living in recovery, and to recognize the communities that walk alongside them. At Sojourner House and Sojourner House MOMS, recovery is more than a word. Recovery is a journey that changes lives and shapes futures. Every day, we see mothers reunite with their children, families find safe and stable housing, and entire generations gain hope for a better tomorrow. Why Recovery Matters—Now More Than Ever Addiction doesn’t happen in isolation. It impacts mothers, children, families, and neighborhoods. But healing doesn’t happen in isolation either—it requires community, compassion, and opportunity. Our continuum of care meets families wherever they are in their recovery … [Read more...] about Celebrating Recovery Month at Sojourner House
Recovery Month
September was quite a busy month for the Sojourner House team as we joined forces with fellow organizations across the Pittsburgh community and participated in a number of Recovery Month events. Recovery Month is an important annual observance to Sojourner House and is a wonderful opportunity for us to focus on community outreach. In partnering with organizations and community members, teams across our city and county worked together to share resources and information with those who need help and support in recovery. The Significance of Recovery Month For 34 years, health and wellness organizations have used National Recovery Month (or Recovery Month) as a time to: Recovery Month is also a time when we can reinforce the message that behavioral health is essential to overall … [Read more...] about Recovery Month May End, But Our Work & Mission Continues
Every day, Sojourner House provides compassionate recovery services and works to create a brighter future for families. We are proud to help the mothers in our care make major steps towards a better life for themselves and their children. And this September, our team is also proudly sharing our knowledge and mission with the Pittsburgh community by taking part in Recovery Month. This annual observance is particularly significant to us, and we are excited to be able to work with the Pittsburgh community throughout this month to share knowledge and hope related to recovery. Throughout the month of September, Sojourner House will attend Recovery Month events and wellness fairs, and will work with community leaders to spread an important message: that no one is alone in the journey … [Read more...] about Honoring Recovery Month at Sojourner House