On September 12, community members gathered at Rawlings Stinson Park in Manchester for Volunteers of America Mid-States’ (VOA) annual Recovery Walk, hosted by the organization’s Recovery Community Center (RCC).
The event brought the community together to celebrate recovery, honor the many different journeys people take toward healing and remind those working toward recovery that they do not have to walk that journey alone.
Held in recognition of National Recovery Month, the Recovery Walk also provided an opportunity to raise awareness about substance use recovery, reduce stigma and show support for individuals and families whose lives have been affected by addiction.
VOA’s Recovery Community Center in Manchester provides a safe, supportive and nonjudgmental place where people in recovery can build relationships and connect with resources that can help them achieve and sustain long-term recovery. Support includes peer recovery services, recovery coaching, support groups, connections to employment and education, transportation assistance, family support and opportunities for fellowship and community engagement.
The September 12 walk reflected that same spirit of connection. Community members came together to spread hope and celebrate the strength and resilience of people in recovery while reinforcing a simple but important message: recovery is possible, and no one has to do it alone.
VOA is grateful to everyone who participated and helped make the Recovery Walk a meaningful celebration of recovery in Clay County.
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