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Contra Costa marks National Recovery Month; county says behavioral‑health programs expanding
Summary
Contra Costa supervisors on Sept. 9 recognized National Recovery Month, heard personal recovery stories and learned county behavioral‑health staff are developing an integrated substance‑use and mental‑health plan. Support for Recovery and Measure X‑funded programs were highlighted.
The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors on Sept. 9 recognized September as National Recovery Month and heard first‑hand accounts of recovery as officials outlined county efforts to reduce stigma and expand services.
Tom Aswad, founder and president of Support for Recovery and a person in long‑term recovery, told the board the theme this year is “Recovery is real” and urged support for volunteers who staff many local…
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