CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 - CONSENT CALENDAR - NATIONAL RECOVERY MONTH 2022 - Proclaim September as Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month

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City Council consent calendar item recognizing September as National Recovery Month to support alcohol and drug addiction recovery through evidence-based treatment and mental health services. The recommendation proclaims September as Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month, aligning with Vision 2020 and West Hollywood General Plan goals. Background explains Recovery Month’s national purpose, the 2022 focus and tagline, and the City’s ongoing social services, HIV/substance use coordination, and an annually updated Substance Abuse Services Guide.

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Consent Calendar

Subject and Recommendation

Background / Analysis

City Support Services and Providers

Conformance With Vision 2020 and General Plan Goals

Evaluation Processes

Environmental Sustainability and Health

Community Engagement

Office of Primary Responsibility

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CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 CONSENT CALENDAR SUBJECT: NATIONAL RECOVERY MONTH 2022 INITIATED BY: HUMAN SERVICES & RENT STABILIZATION DEPARTMENT (Christof Schroeder, Director) (David Giugni, Social Services Manager) (Leslie Isenberg, Social Services Supervisor) (Joan Mithers, Social Services Program Administrator) STATEMENT ON THE SUBJECT: The City Council will recognize September as Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month. RECOMMENDATION: Proclaim September as Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month. BACKGROUND / ANALYSIS: National Recovery Month (Recovery Month) is a national observance held every September to educate Americans that substance use treatment and mental health services can enable those with mental and substance use disorders to live healthy and rewarding lives. Now in its 33rd year, Recovery Month celebrates the gains made by those living in recovery. Each year in the past, Recovery Month has selected a new focus and theme to spread the message and share success stories of treatment and recovery. The 2022 Recovery Month observance will work to promote and support new evidence-based treatment and recovery practices, the emergence of a strong and proud recovery community, and the dedication of service providers and community members across the nation who make recovery in all its forms possible. Page 1 of 4 AGENDA ITEM 2. L. The new permanent National Recovery Month tagline, “Recovery is For Everyone: Every Person, Every Family, Every Community,” reminds people in recovery and those who support them that no one is alone in the journey through recovery. Everyone's journey is different, but we are all in this together. The City of West Hollywood continues to support individuals with substance use and Mental Health issues via the following: 1. SOCIAL SERVICES FUNDED ORGANIZATIONS: The City currently funds substance use and mental health services programming at a variety of agencies including APLA Health, Awakening Recovery, Being Alive, Friends Research Institute, Jewish Family Services, Los Angeles LGBT Center, McIntyre House, Saban Community Clinic, Step Up on Second, and the Tarzana Treatment Centers. Among the treatment services offered through these agencies are withdrawal management, inpatient and outpatient treatment, sober living/transitional housing, 12-step meetings, and harm reduction programs. Mental health services include psychiatric services, individual and group counseling and psycho-social support groups and psychoeducational groups. Information on available programs can be found on the City’s website, [https://www.weho.org/services/social-services](https://www.weho.org/services/social-services) . 2. HIV/SUBSTANCE USE SERVICES PROVIDERS The City convenes ongoing meetings of HIV and substance use service providers that feature guest speakers, discussions of current agency programs, sharing information about upcoming events and opportunities for networking and joint collaborations. The Providers have been meeting for over 20 years. 3. SUBSTANCE USE SERVICES GUIDE The City publishes a Substance Abuse Services Guide that is updated annually. This year’s Guide offers an extensive list of treatment options, 12-step meetings, and other substance abuse related programming. The 2021 Substance Abuse Services Guide is currently available at: [http://www.weho.org/services/social-services/substance-abuse](http://www.weho.org/services/social-services/substance-abuse)addiction-recovery. CONFORMANCE WITH VISION 2020 AND THE GOALS OF THE WEST HOLLYWOOD GENERAL PLAN: This item is consistent with the Primary Strategic Goal(s) (PSG) and/or Ongoing Strategic Program(s) (OSP) of: 􀁸 OSP-5: Support People through Social Services. In addition, this item is compliant with the following goal(s) of the West Hollywood General Plan: 􀁸 HS-1: Maintain and pursue humane social policies and social services that address the needs of the community. EVALUATION PROC

FAQs

What is the subject of this City Council consent calendar item?

The subject is National Recovery Month 2022, with the goal of recognizing September as Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month.

What recommendation is presented to the City Council?

The recommendation is to proclaim September as Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month.

How does the City support recovery and substance use/mental health needs?

The City funds social services programming through multiple agencies, convenes HIV and substance use provider meetings, and publishes an annually updated Substance Abuse Services Guide to connect residents with treatment options and support resources.

Oct 2, 2026

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