The Media Outreach section provides instructions to plan and promote Recovery Month activities and events, as well as templates to customize and send to local and online media outlets.

The Media Outreach section features the following:

• Issue Recovery Month Proclamations – This document provides tips to help draft and promote a proclamation.

   Download the PDF version of “Issue Recovery Month Proclamations” (94 KB).

• Press Materials for your Recovery Month Event – This document guides the development and distribution of publicity materials to promote Recovery Month events this September and throughout the year.

    Download the PDF version of “Press Materials for your Recovery Month Event” (178 KB).

• Promote Recovery Month with Events – This document guides the event-planning process, providing tips and instructions for how to publicize events to maximize attendance.

   Download the PDF version of “Promote Recovery Month with Events” (386 KB).

• Recovery Month PSAs – This section details ideas for how to distribute Recovery Month PSAs and ways to promote them in communities, as well as at local events.

   Download the PDF version of “Recovery Month PSAs” (187 KB).

• Share your Voice through Op-Eds and Online Articles – This document includes helpful tips on how to write an op-ed or online article and how to submit it for publication.

   Download the PDF version of “Share your Voice through Op-Eds and Online Articles” (206 KB).

• Work with the Media – This document includes the basics of media outreach, including tips on speaking with the media and creating long-term relationships.

   Download the PDF version of “Work with the Media” (136 KB).