It’s Here: Mobilize Recovery’s Biggest Month Yet

We’ve got a huge month ahead—here’s what’s on deck.

Mobilize Recovery
/August 18, 2025
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The next few weeks are some of the biggest of the year for our recovery movement—full of events, service, and opportunities to take action.

Here’s what’s on deck:


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Mobilize Recovery Campus Surge kicks off August 29

We're coming to college campuses nationwide this fall—between August 29th and November 10th, we’ll be showing up at over a dozen campuses from coast to coast.

This nationwide effort brings recovery education, connection, and advocacy to college and university campuses, empowering the next generation of leaders.

Each event will be a little bit different, but here’s a taste of what to expect at some of our Campus Surge events:

  • Live music 🎶
  • Food trucks 🚚
  • Sober Tailgates 🏟️
  • Film festivals & interactive exhibits 🎥
  • Special guest speakers 🎤
  • Educational Workshops & training 📚
  • Life-Saving Resources 🆘

If you haven’t already, make sure to check out our interactive Campus Surge events map, and RSVP for an event to secure your spot!

Find a Campus Surge Event Near You


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Mobilize Recovery Day of Service – Happening Now!

Our official Day of Service launch is September 1, but service events have already started coast to coast! With close to 400 Day of Service events happening in 37 states, communities across the nation are coming together to give back, break stigma, and strengthen recovery-friendly spaces.

Here’s a look at just a few of the events happening for Day of Service:


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Save a Life Day with SOAR

Thursday, September 25 | Multiple Locations

On Sep 25th, 2025, all 50 states are participating in the first fully national day of free naloxone. Last year (2024), people hosted over 650 events from 35 states – distributing over 84,000 naloxone doses!

Find out more: https://soarwv.org/save/


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Narcan at Night 2025

Saturday, September 27 — Las Vegas, NV

Join the life-saving party! Volunteer to give out OD Response Kits on the Las Vegas Strip — one of the biggest events of its kind!

Find out more: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/narcan-at-night-2025-tickets-1369639431409


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Clothing Drive for People with Housing Insecurities

September (All Month) — Fresh Brewed Coffee House, Myrtle Beach, SC

Drop by anytime throughout September to donate clothes for people experiencing housing or health insecurities. Donate new (or slightly used) items such as warm jackets, socks, shorts, pants and anything for this population.

Find out more: https://www.recoverydayofservice.org/clothing_drive_for_people_with_housing_insecurities


There are hundreds more Day of Service events happening across the country — make sure to check out what’s happening near you: https://www.recoverydayofservice.org/events

Find a Day of Service Near You

It’s also not too late to host your own Day of Service event!

A Day of Service can be as small or large as you want. Even organizing something simple like a recovery-oriented community walk, a neighborhood or park cleanup, or volunteering at a local animal shelter can make a world of difference. We encourage you to think outside the box and come up with something that you will enjoy and that will benefit others in your area.

Need some help with getting started? Check out our Day of Service Toolkit!

Organize a Day of Service Event


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Overdose Awareness Day is Sunday, August 31

On International Overdose Awareness Day, we remember those we’ve lost, stand with the people who love them, and commit to action to save lives. Look for vigils, community gatherings, and opportunities to advocate in your area.


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September is National Recovery Month

National Recovery Month is the perfect time to take part in one (or more!) of the powerful events and actions happening in the weeks ahead. Join a Campus Surge event, volunteer for the Day of Service, stand with us on Overdose Awareness Day, or celebrate in your own way.

However you show up, you’ll be part of a nationwide movement to celebrate recovery, save lives, and strengthen our communities.


This is your moment to connect, and help build a movement that changes lives. Together, we can make these next few weeks a turning point for our communities.

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