September is National Recovery Month, but many advocates point out we can certainly recognize recovery year-round, including Keegan Wicks. He is the National Advocacy and Outreach Manager for Faces & Voices of Recovery. He works to ensure that the recovery spectrum of services is available and funded for anyone who needs them. In this podcast, Keegan talks about: Why it’s okay to say “Happy” Recovery Month How Recovery Month started and has changed throughout the years His personal journey with mental health and substance use disorders How his family network helped him navigate the often-complicated recovery system Why the systems and access to recovery should never be a result of good luck and privilege The inner voice that led him to get involved and affect change Being the voice at the table with lived experience in recovery Faces & Voices of Recovery’s focus and core messages of accessibility and inclusiveness Helping organizations be “recovery ready” How Congress is helping with prevention, treatment, and recovery efforts Why it’s an exciting time to highlight and show what recovery can look like How to get involved in Recovery Month initiatives, and why to stay involved