Summit County Council adopted a resolution declaring September 2025 as Recovery Month and heard from local advocates who described recovery as a community issue and urged continued investment in services.

Constance Poseman, who identified herself as a Summit County resident and an employee of Summit County Public Health, described more than 20 years of personal recovery from substance use disorder and urged council to “keep recovery at the center of our community conversations, to support programs that don't reduce harm, but build hope.” She asked council to continue challenging stigma that she said prevents people from seeking help.

Amy (surname not specified in the record) spoke on behalf of a recovery organization and thanked the council for its support. She said the organization is “proud of the work that we do here in the community” and noted the start of a levy campaign season to support recovery services.

Why it matters: speakers said recovery work affects families, workplaces and the broader community and that many people in recovery are employed. The resolution is intended as public recognition and to encourage continued support for services and anti‑stigma efforts.

Action: Council adopted the resolution under emergency. The resolution is ceremonial and does not, in the text presented at the meeting, change funding; speakers referenced an ongoing levy campaign intended to raise funding for services.

Next steps: advocates requested continued council attention to outreach, to challenge stigma, and to ensure access to treatment and supportive services; one speaker asked for continued public materials and resources.