Press Room

Statement from HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius on National Native American Heritage Month

(11/1/2012)

Statement from HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius on National Native American Heritage Month

November 1, 2012

Each November we celebrate National Native American Heritage Month – the history, culture, and character of American Indian and Alaska Native people.

This year’s theme, “Native Families Moving Ahead: Together We Strengthen Our Nations,” speaks to the importance of continuing on the path to a healthier future for all American families.

Read the Press Release here: http://www.hhs.gov/news/press/2012pres/11/20121101a.html

Keywords: statement, HHS secretary, Kathleen Sebelius, national, native american, heritage, month

Recovery Month promotes the societal benefits of prevention, treatment, and recovery for substance use and mental disorders, celebrates people in recovery, lauds the contributions of treatment and service providers, and promotes the message that recovery in all its forms is possible. Recovery Month spreads the positive message that behavioral health is essential to overall health, that prevention works, treatment is effective and people can and do recover.

National Recovery Month 2013

About Recovery Month Sitemap Contact Recovery Month

Behavioral Health is Essential to Health
Prevention Works
Treatment is Effective
People Recover

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is the agency within the U.S. Department of
Health and Human Services that leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation.
SAMHSA's mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on America's communities.

Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration • 1 Choke Cherry Road • Rockville, MD 20857 • 1-877-SAMHSA-7