Published by NorthStar Behavioral Health Advisory | September 20, 2026 Today marks 36 years since my recovery began. It also marks one year since I launched NorthStar Behavioral Health Advisory. I chose the date deliberately. Two years ago, in a Recovery Month post, I wrote four words that I keep coming back to: this is not a solo mission. I meant them then. I understand them better now. This year's National Recovery Month theme is Recovery Happens Together. SAMHSA's fram