2025 Iredell Walk for Recovery

The 8th Annual Iredell County Walk for Recovery will be on Saturday, September 27, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., at South Iredell High School Performing Arts Center.

This FREE, family-friendly event will celebrate the hope and healing that comes with recovery from substance use and mental illness with words from three inspiring speakers as well as community leaders.

Family activities, including music, magician, balloon artist, face painting, dance and other performances, photo booth, art exhibit, games, and crafts, will also add to the fun.

A free catered dinner of hotdogs, water, and side items will also be served. Other treats will be distributed by individual vendors.

The event spreads the word about recovery, prevention, treatment, and education assistance related to substance use and mental illness issues during National Recovery Month.

Many vendors associated with mental health, substance misuse, recovery, and other helping agencies will be on hand, and adults can take a "walk" around the event area, visiting the vendors with their stamp card. The completed stamp card will make adult attendees eligible for prize drawings! (Must be present to win!)

FOR MORE INFORMATION

WEBSITE: https://sites.google.com/view/iredellcountywalkforrecovery/

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/IREDELLWALKFORRECOVERY

YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@iredellwalkforrecovery390

2025 SPONSORS

PLATINUM: ARMS, Drug-Alcohol Coalition of Iredell, Foundation of Hope Ministries, ICGH-Statesville, Iredell-Statesville Schools, NAMI, Partners Iredell Community Collaborative, Piedmont Healthcare, PQA, Southern Family Medicine

GOLD: Fifth Street Ministries, Food Lion, Iredell Free News

SILVER: Duke Health - Lake Norman, Mooresville Graded School District, Restoration Road Ministries

BRONZE: Children’s Hope Alliance, Foundry House, Iredell Health System, Sawyer Insurance, Turning Point

ABOUT NATIONAL RECOVERY MONTH

Each September, SAMHSA sponsors National Recovery Month to increase awareness and understanding of mental health, trauma, and substance use disorders and celebrate the individuals living in recovery.

Now in its 37th year, Recovery Month celebrates the gains made by those in recovery, just as we celebrate improvements made by those who are managing other health conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, asthma, and heart disease.

Each September, Recovery Month works to promote and support new evidence-based treatment and recovery practices, the emergence of a strong and proud recovery community, and the dedication of service providers and community members across the nation who make recovery in all its forms possible.

The observance will work to highlight inspiring stories that help thousands of people from all walks of life find the path to hope, health, and wellness.

FOR HELP:

24 Hour Crisis Assistance Lines:

Hope for NC Helpline - 1-855-587-3463

Partners - 1-888-235-HOPE (4673)

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 988

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