Rally for Recovery

media release: Join Wisconsin Voices for Recovery at the 12th annual Rally for Recovery from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 6, at the Wisconsin Capitol.

Rally for Recovery, which is free to attend and open to all, is Wisconsin’s largest celebration of National Recovery Month, and is a time for connection and celebration of recovery from addiction.

This year’s event will include remarks from public officials, community members’ personal journeys of recovery, resource tables and harm reduction supplies, wellness tables, free food, prizes and more.

This event is important because it provides hope and an opportunity for connection, reflection and support for Wisconsinites, according to Cindy Burzinski, director, Wisconsin Voices for Recovery.

“Stigma around substance use disorders and harm reduction methods can create barriers to connection and seeking help, and this important event shows people there is a supportive recovery community in Wisconsin,” she said.

Substance use touches so many lives, but no one should have to go through this alone, according to James Bond, secretary, Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs.

“Creating community, working together to pool resources, and fighting against stigma is crucial in getting folks the help they need,” he said. “Thank you to everyone supporting the Rally for Recovery.”

Wisconsinites in recovery should have the support they need to be successful, said Josh Kaul, Wisconsin attorney general.

“Thank you to those who are helping to provide hope to Wisconsinites with substance-use disorder,” he said.

The Rally for Recovery highlights how a network of statewide partners is working together every day to build supportive communities where hope, health and healing are possible for all, according to Michelle Haese, director of substance use initiatives, Wisconsin Department of Health Services.

“We know with the right supports at the right time, substance use recovery can be real for everyone,” she said.

Visit the Wisconsin Voices for Recovery website and Facebook event for more information on this year’s rally and a detailed schedule. Wisconsin Voices for Recovery is a part of the Department of Family Medicine and Community Health at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health.