National Recovery Month is a national commemoration celebrated in September to educate Americans about how substance use treatment and mental health services may help people with mental and/or substance use disorders live a healthy and happy life. The focus of the observance is to recognize the accomplishments of individuals in recovery, just as we recognize the accomplishments of those managing other health problems such as hypertension, diabetes, asthma, and heart disease. This observance conveys the positive message that behavioral health is important for general health, that prevention works, that treatment works, and that individuals can and do recover (NAADAC.org, n.d.).
The theme of National Recovery Month in 2021, “Recovery is For Everyone: Every Person, Every Family, Every Community,” reminds people in recovery and those who assist them that they are not alone on their road to recovery. Everyone’s path is unique, yet we’re all in this together. Recovery Month will continue to educate others about substance use disorders and co-occurring illnesses, the efficacy of treatment and recovery programs, and the possibility of recovery (NAADAC.org, n.d.).
Coopertown and Robertson County residents have local access to recovery and treatment resources. The Robertson County Health Council is a group of professionals and private citizens committed to promoting the general health and welfare of Robertson County residents via comprehensive, coordinated initiatives (Robertson County Health Council, 2021). They have published a resource directory with valuable information for Robertson County residents. Here is a list of some of the local resources available:
Centerstone
Address: 713 Cheatham Street, Springfield, TN 37172
Phone: 615-463-6200 Crisis Hotline 1-800-681-7444
Web: www.centerstone.org
Services: Community mental health agency that provides mobile therapy, case management, intensive in-home services, school-based counseling, counseling services, and medication management.
Fees: see website for more information
Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM M-F
Covenant Confirmers Ministries
Address: 300 10th Avenue East Springfield, TN 37172
Phone: 615-384-9010
Email: ronccmi@bellsouth.net
Contact: Pastor Ron Baptiste
Services: Safe environment for recovery including support groups and a recovery clubhouse.
Fees: None
Greater Faith Community Action Corporation
Address: 1001 Goldcrest Drive, Springfield, TN 37172
Phone: General Inquiries: 615-384-8682
Intake: (615) 944-7041
Contact: Pastor Robert Gardner
Web: http://gfcaction.com/
Services: Provides: Recovery Assessments, Case Management, Drug Testing, Recovery Skills, Relapse Prevention, Spiritual/Pastoral Support, Transitional Housing, and transportation.
Fees: See website for more information
Hope Center Ministries
Address: [location undisclosed] Springfield, TN
Phone: (866) 396-4673
Contact: Stephen Palk, Center Director
Email: admissions@hopecm.com
Web: https://www.hopecm.com/locations/Springfield
Services: Substance abuse recovery for MEN, 24 Hour Supervision, Christian Discipleship, Group Sessions, Urine Drug Screening, Court Liaison Services, Faith-Based Support Groups, Individual Mentoring, Family Support Group, Transportation & Housing, Case Management, Continuing Support Plan, After Care Plan, Celebrate Recovery Curriculum
Recovery Community, Inc.
Address: P.O. Box 777 Madison, TN 37116; LOCAL FACILITY: 1302 Batts Blvd, Springfield
Phone: 615-569-3174
Email: lyn.noland@outlook.com
Contact: Lyn Noland
Services: Transitional living facilities in Madison and Springfield that provide safe and affordable housing for both men and women with alcohol and drug dependency issues and also offer Recovery Support Services, Case Management and Intensive Outpatient Treatment.
Fees: $240 due upon arrival ($100 Admission Fee+ $140 first week’s rent); $140 weekly rent. Monthly clients pay $520 per month.
References
NAADAC.org. (n.d.). National Recovery Month. National Association for Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC). https://www.naadac.org/national-recovery-month
Robertson County Health Council. (2021). 2021 Robertson County resource directory. https://robertsoncountyhealthcouncil.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/2021-Resource-Directory.pdf
TEDx Talks. (2013, October 30). Transcending addiction and redefining recovery: Jacki Hillios at TEDxBoulder. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gzpTWaXshfM
