Learn AboutAwareness
RecoveryPeople's awareness campaigns educate the recovery community and general public in order to influence their thinking (e.g., understanding, beliefs or culture) and behavior. Our awareness campaigns aim to:
- Lower stigma and strengthen hope
- Promote recovery literacy. The degree to which individuals have the ability to find, understand, and use information and services to inform decisions and actions that promote recovery from substance use and related mental health issues for themselves and others
- Inspire changemakers. Individuals who use their lived experience to help others impacted by substance use and mental health challenges
AwarenessProjects
A History of Recovery in Texas
This interactive timeline documents key events in the history of recovery in Texas.
Annual Awards
In celebration of Recovery Month, RecoveryPeople annually recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions towards supporting recovery from substance use and related mental health challenges.
FAQ About Naloxone in Texas
Naloxone can rapidly reverse an opioid overdose and is available OTC at many pharmacies, or through special request.
Humanly Possible
HUMANLY POSSIBLE About Sponsors Screenings Films Socials News Introducing Humanly Possible We created a documentary series inspiring hope and wellness through the stories of Texans who have shaped the history…
AwarenessEvents
RecoveryPeople hosts numerous events throughout the year, both in-person and virtual. A selection of upcoming awareness campaign events are listed below; you can also take a look at the full calendar for a list of all available opportunities!
AwarenessNews
By Christine Zimmerly Peer-to-Career Director We have never had more knowledge, technology, or specialized care in our healthcare system. And yet, many people still leave appointments feeling unheard, disconnected, and…
Our series of short documentaries, Humanly Possible, spotlights people and organizations whose leadership, example, and personal service have shaped the recovery movement in Texas. We celebrate recovery and inspire hope…
Laura Crawford’s recovery journey began in Carthage, Texas, a small rural East Texas community where support for substance use recovery was limited. After facing significant hardship, including temporarily losing custody…
By Lori Mellinger Learning Management Specialist, RecoveryPeople When I first began learning and training in peer support, I thought I understood recovery well. After all, I had my own experiences…
Mark Rodriguez, MHPS, is part of the CorazonSA team in San Antonio, Texas. After beginning his recovery journey in 2023, Mark felt called to deepen his spiritual connection and began…
AwarenessResources
Our list of Awareness resources is currently under development; please check back soon!