Millions of Americans who struggle with mental illness and substance use disorders have transformed their lives through recovery. In 1989, National Recovery Month was founded to acknowledge the success of those in recovery and to educate and bring awareness to mental health and substance use disorders. The slogan of National Recovery Month is “Every Person. Every Family. Every Community.”
Every year, tens of thousands of recovery programs around the country celebrate National Recovery Month, sharing success stories about individuals in recovery and demonstrating that recovery is possible.
While National Recovery Month primarily focuses on substance use and mental health disorders, it is inclusive in its approach to recovery, recognizing that recovery can encompass all forms of health issues, including eating disorders. The National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) and other organizations provide resources and support for individuals recovering from eating disorders, and their recovery journeys are equally important and recognized during this month.
Additionally, National Addiction Professionals Day is celebrated as a part of Recovery Month on September 20 to recognize the professionals who support individuals on their recovery journey. In Rhode Island, Rally4Recovery hosts a free annual event for Rhode Islanders to explore resources and celebrate recovery.
National Recovery Month aims to educate and recognize recovery as a possibility for everyone and anyone as well as encouraging its difficult but rewarding path!
Check out Rally4Recovery Rhode Island’s upcoming 2024 event and the rest of their website here: https://www.rally4recoveryri.com/
Source: naadac.org
BCBSRI offers the following mental health programs for members:
- Aware Recovery Care – Aware creates an individualized recovery program for members by offering in-home substance use treatment. A member’s family is also included in the treatment process through regular family sessions and wellness consultations with a licensed family systems therapist. For more information, call (401) 232-4166, visit awarerecoverycare.com, or contact BCBSRI Behavioral Health Case Management at 1-800-274-2958.
- Be Collaborative Care, Inc. eating disorder treatment – This program uses comprehensive treatment and evidence-based approaches for members with anorexia, bulimia, binge-eating disorder, compulsive over exercise, and ARFID. Services include intensive outpatient programs (for individuals 18 years of age and older), psychotherapy, nutrition, group therapy, and family support. Please call (401) 262-0840, visit www.becollaborativecare.com, or contact BCBSRI Behavioral Health Case Management for more information at 1-800-274-2958.
- BH Link – BH Link is a community-based walk-in facility which connects individuals with immediate behavioral health services and recovery supports. Services are available 24/7. Please call (401) 414-LINK for assistance.
- Child and Family Intensive Services (CFIT) – CFIT provides services for children and their families through a team approach that is designed to help improve level of functioning, promote a healthy lifestyle, and teach community integration skills. For referral information, please contact BCBSRI Behavioral Health Case Management at 1-800-274-2958. Providers include: The Providence Center, Community Care Alliance, Family Services of Rhode Island, Gateway Healthcare, and Thrive Behavioral Health.
- CODAC Behavioral Healthcare Opioid Center of Excellence – Through the use of medication-assisted treatment (MAT), counseling, and care management services, CODAC provides the tools necessary for recovery for members struggling with opioid use disorder. For more information, contact BCBSRI Behavioral Health Case Management at 1-800-274-2958.
- Equip – Equip is a virtual, evidence-based service for individuals experiencing symptoms of eating disorders. Their dedicated and multidisciplinary teams support individuals across the lifespan and help achieve lasting recovery at home. For more information, contact Equip directly at 1-855-695-4003 or BCBSRI Behavioral Health Case Management at 1-800-274-2958.
- HealthPath – Offered through Butler Hospital, HealthPath is a home and community-based service available to adult commercial and Medicare Advantage members which offers comprehensive behavioral health services through a multidisciplinary team of psychiatrists, nurses, independently-licensed clinicians, peer support specialists, and substance abuse specialists. For more information about becoming a member, please call (401) 455-6503 or contact BCBSRI Behavioral Health Case Management at 1-800-274-2958.
- InStride –InStride provides care for pediatric anxiety and OCD. Their evidence-based treatment consists of a dedicated care team, individual and family therapy, dedicated exposure coaching, and medication management, if needed. For more information on InStride, contact them directly by calling 1-855-438-8331 or visiting their website at https://instride.health/ or contact BCBSRI Behavioral Health Case Management at 1-800-274-2958.
- Kid’s Link – Kid’s Link is a free, confidential phone line that connects parents and caregivers to experienced clinicians that can access appropriate services and treatments for their children. The phone line is available 24/7 and can be reached at 1-855-543-5465. For more information, contact BCBSRI Behavioral Health Case Management at 1-800-274-2958
- NOCD – A virtual therapy service that treats individuals with OCD, anxiety, and other related diagnoses. In addition to therapy, they also offer 24/7 support service including messaging with a therapist, in-app tools and exercises, and more. For more information, please visit their website at treatmyocd.com or contact BCBSRI Behavioral Health Case Management at 1-800-274-2958.
- Urgent Access Appointments – Urgent psychiatric evaluations/appointments for BCBSRI members are offered by Lifestance, RI CBT, Providence Behavioral Health, South County Psychiatry, New England Wellness Collaborative, and Polaris. The practice will follow up with the member to schedule the appointment and continue to provide treatment services for the patient as clinically indicated. Please contact BCBSRI Behavioral Health Case Management for more information at 1-800-274-2958.
- Peer recovery coaching – Peer recovery coaches are individuals in recovery who have undergone extensive training to provide support to their peers. BCBSRI offers peer recovery services to commercial and Medicare Advantage members with substance use disorders. To learn more about peer recovery, please contact BCBSRI Behavioral Health Case Management at 1-800-274-2958. Services are offered through: Anchor Recovery, The Providence Center, Butler Hospital (Transitional Outpatient Program), East Bay Community Action Program, Fellowship Health Resources, Galilee Mission, Northeast Behavioral Associates, Thundermist Health Center, Trinity Healthy Living, and Wood River.