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Date: September 19, 2019
DHSS-09-2019

MEDIA ADVISORY: TREATMENT ACCESS CENTER (TASC) IN WILMINGTON TO HOST SEPT. 20 RECOVERY MONTH CELEBRATION

Event includes recovery walk, treatment information, live performances and recovery stories

WILMINGTON (Sept. 19, 2019) -The Treatment Access Center (TASC), the primary liaison between the Department of Health and Social Services' Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health (DSAMH) and the criminal justice system, will host its first event celebrating Recovery Month.

Celebrating its 30th anniversary, Recovery Month promotes and supports new evidence-based treatment and recovery practices, the 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.

The TASC Recovery Month Celebration will feature a recovery walk, food, live music, live spoken word performances, shared recovery stories. The event also will host treatment providers with information on their programs and services. The event is free and open to the public.

WHAT:	TASC Recovery Month Celebration
WHO:	TASC Staff & Clients DSAMH Staff Behavioral Health Providers Performers Public
WHEN:	Friday, Sept. 20 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Recovery Walk begins at 10 a.m.
WHERE:	Treatment Access Center - Wilmington Facility - Parking Lot 801 S. Harrison St. Wilmington

For more information on TASC please visit: https://dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/dsamh/tasc.html

For more information on National Recovery Month please visit: https://recoverymonth.gov/

If you or a loved one is struggling with addiction in Delaware, call DSAMH's Crisis Hotline to talk to a trained professional about treatment and recovery options. In New Castle County, call 1-800-652-2929. In Kent or Sussex counties, call 1-800-345-6785. Or visit www.HelpIsHereDE.com to find treatment services and resources in Delaware or nearby states.

Delaware Health and Social Services is committed to improving the quality of the lives of Delaware's citizens by promoting health and well-being, fostering self-sufficiency, and protecting vulnerable populations.

MEDIA ADVISORY: TREATMENT ACCESS CENTER (TASC) IN WILMINGTON TO HOST SEPT. 20 RECOVERY MONTH CELEBRATION

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