USARA - Utah Support Advocates for Recovery Awareness

08/12/2026

Three weeks ago, USARA partnered with Mentor and Muse for a 5-hour creative workshop at our Moab Recovery Community Center, bringing together 16 people to explore writing and music and turn their ideas into something they could perform.

Three weeks later, 8 Moab locals took the stage for a 2-hour performance in front of an audience of 40! 🎶✍️

The response was incredible, with many locals asking to make this an annual event!

USARA’s grateful for everyone who stepped outside their comfort zone, created, performed, and supported this special experience. ❤️

08/10/2026

Meet your newest Certified Peer Support Specialists, congratulations to our 19th CPSS cohort!

Interested in joining our next training? Click the link to find information on applying:
https://sumh.utah.gov/education/certification/peersupportspecialists

08/03/2026

"If you love someone who’s struggling, don’t stop believing in them. Encourage them to seek help. Celebrate every step forward, no matter how small. Recovery is rarely a straight line, but every step toward healing matters.

And if you’re the one who’s struggling: Please don’t give up. Your worst day does not have to define the rest of your life. If my story reminds you that hope is still alive, then sharing it has been worth every word. Because every life is worth fighting for. Including yours."

“Every week, I see fear. I see shame. I see people convinced they’ve gone too far,” recovery advocate Christian Pelletier writes. “And then I see something incredible — I see people begin to believe in themselves again.”

07/29/2026

Recovery Month is fast approaching! 💜 Last chance to ensure your organization is included on this year's official Recovery Day t-shirts and other event recognition materials! Visit https://recoveryday.org to register!

07/23/2026

Do you love creating art? We'd love to see your interpretation of this year's Recovery Day theme, "Recover Your Way." Let your creativity inspire others and help celebrate the many paths to recovery. Join us on September 12th in Salt Lake for a day of hope, healing, and celebration.

07/22/2026

USARA's offices statewide will be closed this Friday, July 24th in observance of Pioneer Day. Have a safe and fun holiday! We'll be back Monday!

07/21/2026

Who's ready to celebrate recovery? 💜

Whether you're celebrating your own recovery, cheering on a friend or loved one, supporting your family, or standing with our recovery community as an ally, Recovery Day is for YOU!

Across Utah, our Recovery Community Centers are hosting incredible celebrations filled with live entertainment, family activities, community resources, food, connection, and fun. Each community has something unique planned, and we can't wait to celebrate together.

Check out the flyers below to find a Recovery Day celebration near you!

Recovery is worth celebrating. Community is worth building. Everyone is welcome.

Recover Your Way. https://recoveryday.org

07/16/2026

💜 Save the Date for Utah Recovery Day 2026! 💜

Recovery is worth celebrating, and this September, communities across Utah will come together to honor hope, healing, and the many pathways to recovery.

This year's theme is Recover Your Way because every recovery journey is unique, and every person deserves to be celebrated.

Whether you're in recovery, support someone who is, work in the recovery field, or simply believe in stronger, healthier communities, there's a Recovery Day celebration for you.

Join us for live entertainment, family activities, community resources, inspiring stories, local vendors, and opportunities to connect with people who believe recovery is possible.

Visit www.recoveryday.org to find a Recovery Day celebration near you, learn how to get involved, become a sponsor, or register for a booth.

Recover Your Way. 💜

07/02/2026

07/02/2026

Mentor and Muse Highlight

Mentor and Muse kicked off their summer series in Carbon County.

The USARA was a host to Sarah and Phil, who were accompanied by Sam, a member of their production team. Harvey, the Mobile recording studio, was parked there for 2 days while the USARA crew helped facilitate as many interviews as possible. Several members of the community were able to share their stories of isolation and find the magic of connection, resulting in over 9.5 hours of content. It was indeed a true community gathering.

One USARA participant went on record as saying, "It was inspiring. Showed me that there's more energy out there for recovery."

Another longtime USARA volunteer went on the record saying, "I’ve never felt more seen for who I am and what I’ve been through; this has been amazing."

Mentor and Muse heads to Moab next with a workshop on July 17th and a show August 7th. They will also be at the Helper Arts Festival showcasing artists in recovery August 20-22nd.

More updates to come. Stay tuned!