02/22/2026
Last week, some of our staff had the honor of attending and engaging in Recovery Day 2026 at the State House.
From elected officials to community partners, the room was filled with people who share a common belief: recovery is possible — and it is essential to building a state, a nation, and a world where every individual has the opportunity to truly experience life to its fullest.
On February 10th, the day before the event, that shared belief led Governor Phil Scott to officially recognize February 11th as Recovery Day in Vermont.
Patty McCarthy, CEO of Faces & Voices of Recovery, described Vermont’s Recovery Network as a “blueprint for the nation.” Hearing that affirmed something I felt throughout the entire day — Vermont is doing something powerful.
Our staff were so swept up in the powerful speakers and meaningful connections that they forgot to take photos — but did grab a sticker that says, “I ❤️ Recovery.”
Thank you to The Vermont Association for Mental Health and Addiction Recovery and Recovery Partners of Vermont, for making this beautiful event possible.
